The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) aims to grant citizenship to religious minorities from neighboring countries who have settled in India and lack proper documentation. It introduced religion as a criteria for Indian citizenship for the first time, sparking nationwide protests and criticism for discriminating against Muslims. The act is set to come into effect soon, despite ongoing controversy.
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, October 31, issued a notice to the Centre regarding the plea of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar and activist, Umar Khalid. Khalid has challenged various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and has also sought bail in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The hearing […]