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SC to hear 237 Petitions challenging implementation of CAA today

19 Mar 2024

Amid the contentious backdrop of the Centre's decision to enforce the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) shortly before the Lok Sabha elections, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a cluster of 237 petitions challenging the law today. Heading the proceedings will be Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, accompanied by...

Delhi CM criticises Centre for implementing CAA; says ‘ It’s BJP step ahead of polls to polarise vote’

13 Mar 2024

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP-led central government for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, accusing it of diverting attention from crucial economic concerns. Kejriwal, in a video statement, denounced the BJP for allegedly opening India's...

Centre reiterates that Indian Muslims’ rights and opportunities won’t be restricted by CAA

13 Mar 2024

The government has reaffirmed that the recently implemented Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) does not restrict the freedom and opportunities of Indian Muslims. In response to criticism from the opposition, the government emphasized that Indian Muslims are not barred from seeking citizenship, and Muslims from any part of the world can...

CAA rules explained: How can refugees apply for Indian citizenship

12 Mar 2024

With the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government on Monday, the law has reentered public discourse. The Citizenship Amendment Act was passed by Parliament in 2019. Its objective is to grant Indian citizenship to refugees from six communities (Hindus, Christians,...

All-India Muslim Jamaat Chief Maulana Shahabuddin welcomes CAA

12 Mar 2024

Following the notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by the central government, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of All India Muslim Jamaat, expressed his approval of the legislation. Seeking to dispel concerns within the Muslim community, he asserted that the CAA would not affect the citizenship status of Indian...

CAA implementation is an Election Agenda, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

12 Mar 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT) Spokesperson Anand Dubey offered a pointed critique, questioning the timing of the recent notification regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), implying that the government had ample opportunity over the past decade to introduce it. Dubey expressed his concerns, stating, "We are sitting in March 2024, if you...

Indian Union Muslim League files petition against implementation of ‘CAA’ to Supreme Court

12 Mar 2024

The Indian Union Muslim League has submitted a plea to the Supreme Court, seeking an injunction on the recently introduced Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules 2024. The petition urges a halt to the ongoing implementation of the contentious sections of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, and the Citizenship Amendment Rules...

US-based advocacy group welcomes CAA rules’ notification

12 Mar 2024

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a US-based advocacy group, has expressed its contentment with the official notification of India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), considering it a significant triumph for persecuted religious minorities in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. CoHNA clarified that the rules laid out by the CAA...

CAA to be implemented before Lok Sabha polls: Amit Shah

10 Feb 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared on Saturday that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed by Parliament in December 2019, will be officially notified and put into effect before the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking at the ET Now-Global Business summit in the national capital, Shah emphasized the certainty of...

Amit Shah Stands Firm on CAA; Declares It National Law at Kolkata Rally

29 Nov 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a compelling public address, affirmed the Central Government's unwavering resolve to execute the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stating, "Nobody can hinder its implementation." Shah, at a massive rally, criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government for its purported indulgence in "appeasement politics," urging the...

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