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  • Mar 20, 2024
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SC TO HEAR PLEAS SEEKING STAY ON CAA ON APRIL 9

Why in the news?

Supreme Court to review Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) stay requests amid government’s refusal to assure citizenship delays.

source:medium

About Government’s Stance, Concerns and Arguments:

  • Solicitor-General refuses to assure refraining from fast-tracking citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan during the case.
  • Requests for four weeks to respond to 20 stay applications, highlighting that CAA doesn’t prejudice petitioners.
  • Petitioners link CAA implementation to Assam’s excluded 19 lakh from NRC, fearing prejudice against certain communities.
  • Contention arises over potential demographic threats in Assam due to CAA rules, with debates on fundamental rights and voting implications.
What is the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019?

●  Citizenship in India involves legal status and duties.

●  Regulated by Parliament under the Constitution’s Union List.

●  Established categories and methods for acquiring citizenship.

●   nacted through the Citizenship Act, 1955.

●  Includes birth, descent, registration, naturalisation, and territorial incorporation.