A Goa-born Christian man from Pakistan approached the Supreme Court seeking Indian citizenship under the CAA. The Court refused to entertain the plea, saying, “He must approach the Bombay High Court for any relief.”
Today, On 24th February, The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a PIL seeking protection for Hindus in Bangladesh amid reports of violence against minorities. The court stated that it cannot interfere in the internal matters of another country. The plea had urged the Indian government to take steps to safeguard Hindu minorities facing atrocities.
New Delhi [India], February 22: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India asking the Union Government to take urgent steps to stop violence and attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The plea also requests an extension of the cut-off date under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. The petitioner argues that many Hindus have entered India recently due to ongoing violence and should be considered for Indian citizenship.
The Supreme Court’s recent remarks on anti-conversion laws have raised hopes for Catholics, signaling potential conflicts with religious freedoms. Archbishop Machado of Bangalore expresses optimism, emphasizing the need to prevent the misuse of such laws. The observation may have far-reaching implications, potentially leading to significant amendments or the repeal of the law.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on 16th May, is challenging the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). They argue that issuing citizenship certificates under CAA violates election guidelines and government assurances to the Supreme Court. IUML plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court and the Election Commission, seeking legal advice and support for their cause.
Harish Salve, addressing critics of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), emphasized that the law’s objective isn’t to resolve issues within Islam. He clarified that the CAA aims to address the plight of persecuted minorities in neighboring Islamic countries. NEW DELHI: On April 19th (Tuesday): Renowned lawyer Harish Salve emphasized that those criticizing the Citizenship Amendment […]