Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court will announce its ruling on the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, related to citizenship for immigrants in Assam from 1966 to 1971. The decision could significantly impact the interpretation of citizenship within India and shape regional and national interests.
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Today, On 9th October, the Delhi High Court granted Subramanian Swamy more time to provide documents related to his petition questioning Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, amid allegations of dual nationality. The court seeks clarity on a pending similar case in Allahabad before proceeding, with the next hearing scheduled for November 6.
In a statement that has stirred controversy, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, during a Supreme Court hearing, claimed that Assam was originally part of Myanmar. This remark, made during the proceedings challenging the validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act of 1955, has sparked a heated debate and strong reactions, particularly from the Assam government. […]
Scrutinizes Citizenship Act Section 6A (Day -3) In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the Union Government, seeking detailed information on the issue of illegal migration to Assam and other North-Eastern states post-March 25, 1971. This order is a significant step in the ongoing legal scrutiny of Section […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant move, has commenced hearings on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. This provision, which emerged from the Assam Accord, addresses the citizenship status of individuals who migrated from specified territories, including Bangladesh, to Assam between January 1, 1966, and March […]
The Supreme Court of India is set to commence a pivotal hearing on December 5 to scrutinize the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, a crucial provision concerning illegal immigrants in Assam. This section, a special provision under the Citizenship Act, was introduced as part of the Assam Accord to address the […]
The Supreme Court of India has sought the Central Government’s response on a plea challenging the automatic termination of Indian citizenship upon acquiring another country’s citizenship. The plea, filed by a professor from the London School of Economics (LSE), contends that such automatic termination is unconstitutional. The petitioner, an LSE professor, argues against the provision […]
The Supreme Court has set the stage for the final hearing regarding the challenge to Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which is scheduled for October 17, 2023. In preparation for the hearing, the Court has emphasized the importance of adhering to the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) that was previously followed in the Article […]