Tag: CitizenshipAmendmentAct
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A report from the US congressional suggests that the provisions of the CAA might be in violation of the Indian Constitution !
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed this year, has raised concerns about its compatibility with India’s Constitution, as per a report released by an independent research arm of the US Congress. The CAA, which amends the Citizenship Act of 1955, was put into effect in March, almost four years after receiving approval from Parliament. It…
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Ensuring Clarity: Center Affirms ‘CAA Doesn’t Strip Citizenship’ as Supreme Court Reviews 200 Petitions
The Centre has requested the Supreme Court for an extension to submit a response to the petitions that are seeking a temporary halt on the enforcement of the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, informed the bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that the CAA does not…
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“Exploring the Dynamics: An Update on the Citizenship Amendment Act”
The CAA, also known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, was put into effect by the government on Monday, after four years since it was passed by Parliament. This timing coincided with the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Despite receiving approval from Parliament in December 2019 and subsequent presidential assent, the CAA triggered extensive protests across…
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4 Years On: The Unveiling of Citizenship Law CAA – From Bill to Reality
The Citizenship Amendment Act, also known as CAA, has been officially implemented today with the issuance of a notification by the government on Monday evening. This significant development comes several weeks ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Despite facing protests from activists and opposition politicians, the CAA was approved by Parliament in December 2019.…