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The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955 by a 4:1 majority, recognizing the Assam Accord. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasised it as a legislative solution to illegal migration, while Justice Pardiwala dissented, deeming it unconstitutional.

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Supreme Court upholds validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act recognizing Assam accord by 4:1 majority

A Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justices Surya Kant, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra upheld the validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in a 4:1 majority, with Justice Pardiwala dissenting.

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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Section 6A Of Citizenship Act In 4:1 Verdict

While four judges of the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, Justice Pardiwala gave a dissenting judgment.

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Supreme Court upholds key Citizenship Act section recognising Assam Accord

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY.   Section 6A, which was incorporated in the Citizenship Act 1955 following the signing of the 1985 Assam Accord, was upheld by the Supreme Court. The following explains the special provision of the law and its possible ramifications.
India News | Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Origin, Issue, SC Verdict, Explained.

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Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Origin, Issue, SC Verdict, Explained

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act related to the grant of Indian citizenship to illegal immigrants in Assam by a majority verdict of 4:1.

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What is Section 6A Of Citizenship Act 1955?

The Supreme Court validated Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955. This section concerns citizenship under the 1985 Assam Accord. Migrants entering Assam before March 25, 1971, can register for citizenship, while those entering after must be deported. Mixed reactions followed the decision, with some groups supporting it and others expressing concerns.

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Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Origin, issue, SC verdict explained

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a crucial ruling today on the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. This provision allows Bangladeshi immigrants who entered Assam between January 1, 1966, and March 25, 1971, to register as Indian citizens while denying citizenship to those arriving after the cutoff date. Background and historical Context The demand for stricter immigration controls intensified following the separation…

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Supreme Court to deliver ruling on Citizenship Act's Section 6A today

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, thereby granting citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam before 1971. The section was inserted by way of an amendment in 1985 in furtherance of the Assam Accord.The Constitution Bench of five judges, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, made the decision in a 4:1 majority. Chandrachud and Justices Surya Kant, MM Sundresh a…

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Citizenship Act: Supreme Court Upholds Key Section That Recognised Assam Accord

The section grants citizenship to immigrants in Assam..Citizenship Act. Section 6A. Assam Accord. Indian Citizenship. Supreme Court. Illegal Immigrants. Assam. Bangladesh Migrants. Article 29(1). Constitutional Validity

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SC upholds Constitutional validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act

The Supreme Court on Thursday in its verdict upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which granted citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam before January 1, 1966. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud delivered the verdict. While reading out the verdict, the CJI said that while four judges, including himself, formed part of the majority verdict, Justice JB Pardiwala penned a…

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Supreme Court upholds validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act recognizing Assam accord by 4:1 majority

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