What's Section 6A of Citizenship Act? Why was it added? What will SC's judgment mean for Assam immigrants? Here's all

  • Posted on October 17, 2024
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What's Section 6A of Citizenship Act? Why was it added? What will SC's judgment mean for Assam immigrants? Here's all

The Supreme Court's constitutional bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, validating the 1971 cut-off date for granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi migrants in Assam. The judgment maintains the Assam Accord's provisions despite challenges citing demographic impacts and alleged discrimination.
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