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In his dissent, Justice Pardiwala said that while Section 6A may have been valid at the time of enactment, by afflux of time, it has become "temporarily flawed."

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'Temporarily Flawed': Justice Pardiwala Dissents As SC Upholds Validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act

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A five-judge Constitution Bench, headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, said the Assam Accord was a political solution to the problem of illegal migration

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Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Constitution Bench, in majority judgment, upholds validity

The Supreme Court has 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 five-judge constitutional bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud up…

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Big Supreme Court Ruling On Citizenship Of Immigrants In Assam Before 1971

The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, validating the Assam Accord's 1971 cut-off date for citizenship determination. Despite opposition seeking a 1951 cut-off, the verdict acknowledged the Assam agitation's legitimacy. This decision impacts the NRC and ongoing disputes over illegal immigration and identity in Assam.

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Supreme Court upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act; Assam's cut-off date debate continues

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act with a 4:1 verdict. The judgment was delivered by a five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud. Section 6A specifically addresses Bangladeshi immigrants who entered Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, allowing them to register as Indian citizens. Immigrants who enter after…

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'Immigrants who entered Assam after March 1971 are not entitled to...': What SC said on Section 6A ruling

New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) 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. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the Assam Accord was a political solution to the problem of illegal migration. Justices Surya Kant, M M Sundresh and Manoj Misra in their major…

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SC upholds validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

The statement of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has come to light regarding the decision of the Supreme Court. he/she said, 'I respect the Supreme Court's decision

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What Is Section 6A Of Citizenship, Why Did The Matter Reach The Supreme Court, Know Everything

October 17, 2024 National 
What arguments were given in the application 
The petitioner argues that Section 6A is unconstitutional because it sets different dates for citizenship than Articles 6 and 7 of the Constitution. In the Constitution, Parliament has the right to fix different dates. The Supreme Court said that every citizen must compulsorily follow the laws and Constitution of India. The explicit lack of an oath of allegiance before gran…

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SC’s big decision on citizenship law, validity of Article 6A intact – ..

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which recognizes the Assam Accord. According to Livelaw, the 5-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, ruled in favour of the provision with a 4:1 majority. The court held that the […] The post Assam: 1971 to remain cut-off year, SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act appeared first on NORTHEA…

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Assam: 1971 to remain cut-off year, SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. A Constitution Bench, headed by CJI D. Y. Chandrachud, was dealing with a clutch of petitions challenging the vires of Section 6A, which was inserted to give effect to the Assam Accord and formed the basis of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam in 2019. In December last year, the five-judge Bench, also comprising Just…

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'Temporarily Flawed': Justice Pardiwala Dissents As SC Upholds Validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act

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