The Supreme Court of India, in a significant legal development, has reserved its judgment on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This pivotal section deals with the grant of Indian citizenship to certain categories of immigrants in Assam. The matter was heard by a five-judge […]
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 […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Examining Government’s Role in Assam’s Welfare The Supreme Court of India, while hearing petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955, has made significant observations regarding the government’s role in making political compromises for the nation’s welfare. The Constitution Bench, comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and […]
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 […]
Supreme Court’s New Constitution Bench to Address Three Significant Constitutional Cases The Supreme Court has recently constituted a new Constitution Bench, poised to commence hearings on three significant cases from September 20, 2023. The bench, consisting of CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Mishra, will address matters that hold […]
