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The Supreme Court Today (Oct 17) upheld the validity of a key citizenship rule that recognised the Assam Accord, granting citizenship to Bangladeshi refugees who had come to the state before 1971. Section 6A of the Citizenship Act was introduced in 1985 to allow refugees from Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), who entered India between 1966-1971, to register as Indian citizens. A 5-judge constitutional bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud upheld Section 6A by a 4:1 majority with Justice JB Pardiwala dissenting. The bench also comprised Justices Surya Kant, MM Sundresh and Manoj Misra.
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Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, confirming its constitutionality concerning citizenship for migrants in Assam who arrived before 1971. This significant ruling, derived from the Assam Accord, has three separate opinions, reflecting ongoing debates on citizenship and regional issues in India.
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.
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 […]