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  • Mar 15, 2024
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CAA AND STATUS OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

Why in the news?

Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules implementation sparks legal challenges, focusing on constitutionality and fairness.

source:preplader

About Implementation of CAA Rules:

  • After four years, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified rules to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on March 11.
  • These rules expedite citizenship for undocumented immigrants from six non-Muslim communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
  • Several petitioners have challenged the CAA’s constitutionality in the Supreme Court and sought a stay on the implementation of the rules.
About  the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA):

●   The CAA, passed in December 2019, amends the Citizenship Act of 1955, allowing undocumented immigrants up to December 31, 2014, eligibility for citizenship.

●   It raises concerns about potential discrimination against Muslims, especially in conjunction with the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC).