Grant of citizenship: SC questions singling out of Assam

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 7, 2023
The SC questioned the Centre on why it excluded West Bengal from granting citizenship under section 6A of the Citizenship Act, despite the state sharing a larger border with Bangladesh. The Court sought to understand the reason for singling out Assam and leaving West Bengal aside. The bench also inquired about the current...

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