India  

Assam illegal immigrants: Supreme Court hearing pleas to examine validity of Citizenship Act section 6A

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 5 December 2023
The Supreme Court is hearing petitions to examine the constitutional validity of section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which relates to illegal immigrants in Assam. The five-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, is considering arguments presented by senior advocate Shyam Divan. Divan is discussing the historical background of the litigation and the 2014 judgement that referred the case to the larger Constitution bench. As part of the Assam Accord, section 6A was inserted into the Citizenship Act to grant citizenship to migrants in Assam.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Rumble - Published
News video: Democratic Senator Wants Illegal Immigrants to Join the Military

Democratic Senator Wants Illegal Immigrants to Join the Military 02:57

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) wants illegal immigrants to be given the opportunity to join the U.S. Military in return for citizenship.

You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Assam Assam State in northeastern India

Andhra Floods: Congress Leader YS Sharmila Visits Flood-Affected Areas In State, Questions PM Modi [Video]

Andhra Floods: Congress Leader YS Sharmila Visits Flood-Affected Areas In State, Questions PM Modi

YS Sharmila Reddy, Congress party chief in Andhra Pradesh, waded into waist-deep floodwaters on July 24 to highlight the Union government's indifference to the state's flooding crisis. Visiting Nandamur village in West Godavari, Sharmila criticized the Modi government for neglecting Andhra Pradesh in the recent Budget, while states like Bihar, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh received flood relief funds. Over 420 villages are inundated, with 9,078 people evacuated to relief camps. #AndhraFloods #AndhraPradesh #YSSharmila #janasenaparty #chirribalaraju #apfloods #polavaram #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.194~GR.122~HT.336~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:11Published
Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Train Accident: UP CM Yogi, Himanta Biswa Sarma Expedite Relief Work [Video]

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Train Accident: UP CM Yogi, Himanta Biswa Sarma Expedite Relief Work

The Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh around 2:37 PM, with at least 10 coaches affected in the Gonda-Mankapur section. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. Promptly responding to the crisis, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to accelerate relief efforts, ensuring injured passengers receive immediate medical attention. Simultaneously, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is closely monitoring developments, coordinating with authorities for necessary assistance. The Northern Eastern Railways activated helpline numbers, and railway medical vans have arrived at the accident site for rescue operations. Indian Railways has commenced relief operations, prioritizing the evacuation of passengers, while the Railway Board issued additional helpline numbers for support. Television footage showed overturned coaches along the tracks, with passengers gathered outside, highlighting ongoing efforts by authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of all those affected by the derailment. #Chandigarh #Dibrugarh #YogiAdityanath #HimantaBiswaSarma #GondaTrainAccident #ChandigarhDibrugarhExpressDerails #ChandigarhDibrugarhAccident #UPTrainAccident #ChandigarhDibrugarhAccident #GondaTrainAccident #Express #Derails #UP #Gonda #TrainAccident #RescueOperation #Pikaura #RailwaySafety #PassengerSafety #EmergencyResponse #Casualties #TrainCrash #India ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:09Published
Assam Floods: 159 Wild Animals, Including 9 Rhinos Dead In Kaziranga Park | Watch [Video]

Assam Floods: 159 Wild Animals, Including 9 Rhinos Dead In Kaziranga Park | Watch

As many as 159 wild animals, including nine rhinos, have died so far at Kaziranga National Park due to floods in Assam, according to the park authority on Wednesday. The Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, Sonali Ghosh, said that so far, 159 wild animals have died in Kaziranga National Park due to flooding. #AssamFloods #KazirangaPark #WildlifeTragedy #RhinosInDanger #FloodImpact #AssamWildlife #NaturalDisaster #ConservationEfforts #AssamFloodResponse #WildlifeRescue #KazirangaConservation #AssamBiodiversity #RhinoConservation #FloodVictims #EnvironmentalCrisis ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 06:44Published
Monsoon Mayhem In India: Heavy Rain Lashes Mumbai, Delhi, UP, Assam | Flood-like Situation [Video]

Monsoon Mayhem In India: Heavy Rain Lashes Mumbai, Delhi, UP, Assam | Flood-like Situation

The Monsoon has created havoc across India, with Mumbai recording extremely heavy rainfall, the water level of the Saryu river rising in Ayodhya, an orange alert issued for Karnataka, and Assam grappling with floods again. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for several states, including Karnataka, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh and Maharashtra. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for Assam and Meghalaya. #HeavyRain #India #MonsoonMayhem #MonsoonFuryIndia #DelhiRain #Monsoon #DelhiNCR #UttarakhandRain #MumbaiRain #WeatherUpdate #RainAlert #DelhiMonsoon #IndiaWeather #RainNews #NorthIndiaRain #HeavyRains #DelhiWeather

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 27:28Published
Rahul Gandhi Visits Manipur & Assam To Meet Victims| Confronts PM Modi on Crisis Handling| Watch [Video]

Rahul Gandhi Visits Manipur & Assam To Meet Victims| Confronts PM Modi on Crisis Handling| Watch

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, is visiting Manipur and Assam amid ongoing tensions. His trip includes meetings with flood-affected people in Assam and violence-affected individuals in Manipur. Gandhi will visit relief camps, meet with Congress MPs, and discuss the crisis with Manipur's Governor. The visit aims to highlight the region's challenges and pressure the government for action. It comes after recent gunfire incidents and amid criticism of Prime Minister Modi's handling of the Manipur situation. #RahulGandhi #Manipur #Assam #CongressMP #RahulGandhinews #Congressparty #PMModi #Kuki #Meitei #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.274~ED.101~GR.122~HT.96~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:18Published

Related videos from verified sources

The Following Program: PISCO v. GOOD LAWGIC- Can Colorado Keep Trump Out? [Video]

The Following Program: PISCO v. GOOD LAWGIC- Can Colorado Keep Trump Out?

Today, the Colorado Republican Committee filed an appeal before the Supreme Court Of The United States of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to keep Trump off the ballot under Section 3 of..

Credit: RumblePublished
TRUMP BAN Marks the END of America:  DETAILED Breakdown of Colorado's Ruling and why it's GOOD [Video]

TRUMP BAN Marks the END of America: DETAILED Breakdown of Colorado's Ruling and why it's GOOD

In a landmark decision, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald J. Trump is barred from the 2024 Republican primary ballot in Colorado, citing his involvement in an insurrection..

Credit: RumblePublished
Colorado’s Supreme Court Removes Donald Trump From Primary Ballot [Video]

Colorado’s Supreme Court Removes Donald Trump From Primary Ballot

In an unprecedented decision, the Colorado State Supreme Court removed Donald Trump from the primary ballot, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The 4-3 ruling will be placed on hold until January..

Credit: Rumble     Duration: 02:28Published

Related news from verified sources

Not possible to collect data of illegal migrants living in various parts of country: Centre to SC

Centre informs Supreme Court about the constitutional validity of section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam. The Centre says it...
IndiaTimes

Assam's problem real but just can't junk provision in Citizenship Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, in a hearing regarding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, agreed that infiltration from Bangladesh has caused problems for the original...
IndiaTimes

Why Section 6A applicable only to Assam & not other states: SC

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...
IndiaTimes