The Supreme Court has questioned whether the Election Commission can decide citizenship status while revising electoral rolls. The hearing raises major constitutional concerns about voter rights, illegal immigrants, and the limits of ECI’s powers.
Today, On 27th March, The Lok Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aimed at modernizing and streamlining immigration laws. The bill was introduced by Junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai on behalf of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It seeks to replace outdated regulations with a more structured and efficient system. The legislation is expected to enhance border security and improve the management of foreign nationals in India.
A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s order denying U.S. citizenship to babies born to non-citizen parents, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.” The order, challenged by multiple lawsuits, would impact over 150,000 newborns annually, stripping them of citizenship rights guaranteed under the 14th Amendment.
The Centre informed the Allahabad High Court that a plea regarding Rahul Gandhi’s alleged dual citizenship is “under process” and expected to be resolved by December 19. A petition has been filed asking for a CBI investigation into Gandhi’s citizenship status, questioning his eligibility for public office amid claims of British citizenship.
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The Delhi High Court today (22nd Oct) denied bail to Shahrukh Pathan, recorded aiming a firearm at a police officer during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. Despite spending four years in jail and the maximum sentence being ten years without reported injuries, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma emphasized the seriousness of the charges.
