Bombay High Court ruled that documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID are only for identification and do not prove Indian citizenship, stressing the Citizenship Act as the main law on nationality.
J&K High Court upheld the deportation of a couple who lost Indian citizenship after acquiring Pakistani nationality. Court ruled their stay post visa expiry had no legal basis. Srinagar: Today, on June 30, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that two Pakistani nationals, who had entered India with valid visas […]
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the deportation of Jaynab Bibi, an Assam woman deemed a foreigner, until a hearing on August 25, 2025. Her legal team claims she has valid citizenship documents and highlights procedural errors in her previous rulings. The court emphasized the government’s burden to provide proof of her alleged foreign status.
The Supreme Court of India will urgently hear a plea from six family members facing deportation to Pakistan, claiming Indian citizenship amid rising tensions following a Pahalgam terror attack. Their case raises critical issues regarding citizenship, identity, and due process, set against the backdrop of India’s security directives post-attack.
Sumitra Saha Prasad, a 60-year-old woman and the first in Bihar to receive citizenship under the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act, obtained her Indian citizenship after a 40-year wait. Her daughter Aishwarya facilitated the application process, resulting in the issuance of the citizenship certificate, bringing immense relief to Sumitra.
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The Delhi High Court on Friday (6th Dec) has instructed the Central government to respond to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s petition regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship. The court seeks clarity before issuing orders, with the next hearing set for January 13, 2025. The petition claims Gandhi disclosed British citizenship, potentially affecting his Indian citizenship.
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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.