The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that India’s constitutional scheme is citizen-centric and only citizens can be included in electoral rolls, asserting that names can be removed pending Central Government decisions under the citizenship framework.
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 It seeks to replace outdated regulations with a more structured and efficient system.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.