Why Section 6A applicable only to Assam & not other states: SC
Thursday, 7 December 2023
The Supreme Court questioned why Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which protects and grants citizenship to migrants in Assam, does not cover migrants in West Bengal. The court asked why Assam was singled out when West Bengal has a longer border and also faces the issue of influx. The solicitor general argued that the law's applicability is based on territory and cannot be declared unconstitutional. The court sought a response from the West Bengal government, but no one appeared.
The Supreme Court questioned why Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which protects and grants citizenship to migrants in Assam, does not cover migrants in West Bengal. The court asked why Assam was singled out when West Bengal has a longer border and also faces the issue of influx. The solicitor general argued that the law's applicability is based on territory and cannot be declared unconstitutional. The court sought a response from the West Bengal government, but no one appeared.
|
||||
|
||||
You Might Like💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsAssam State in northeastern IndiaFootballer, 22, dies of cardiac arrest in Assam during practice22-year-old footballer Rishiraj Borah died from cardiac arrest at Assam Agricultural University ground in Jorhat. He collapsed during a practice match, was..IndiaTimes 'But who will take your son?': Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sonia Gandhi's emotional pitch in RaebareliA day after Sonia Gandhi made an emotional pitch in Raebareli for Rahul Gandhi saying "handing over my son to you, he won't disappoint you", BJP leader and Assam..IndiaTimes Former education minister of Assam Thaneswar Boro passes awayThaneswar Boro, a pivotal Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader in Assam, died at 86. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grief over his passing, highlighting..IndiaTimes Supreme Court directs Centre to deport 17 foreigners languishing in Assam detention centreThe Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union of India to deport 17 foreigners languishing in a Assam detention centre, noting there is no offence registered..IndiaTimes West Bengal State in Eastern IndiaLok Sabha Elections 2024: Who’s Got the Upper Hand in Bengal…BJP or TMC?| Expert Talk Credit: Oneindia Duration: 16:34Published EC removes BSF jawan from election duty after 'molestation' complaintThe Election Commission removed a BSF jawan from poll duty in Uluberia constituency after a woman filed a molestation complaint at Uluberia Police Station. Tight..IndiaTimes West Bengal Raj Bhavan staffers defy summons, get police noticeThree Raj Bhavan employees summoned at Kolkata's Hare Street police station, including S S Rajput and contractual employees Kusum Chetri and Sant Lal, did not..IndiaTimes TMC questions character of Sandeshkhali sisters to protect 'their Shahjahan': PM Modi at West Bengal rallyPM Modi criticized TMC in West Bengal over the Sandeshkhali issue, alleging protection of Shahjahan Sheikh. He accused TMC of questioning Sandeshkhali women's..IndiaTimes Smoke reel fires up land-industry debate in HooghlyRachana Banerjee's Instagram reel in Hooghly reignites the industry versus land debate from Mamata Banerjee's Singur protest, leading to the enactment of the..IndiaTimes |