Citizenship Act Faces Its Biggest Test: SC to Decide Fate of Controversial CAA Today

The contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is set for a major legal showdown today, as the Supreme Court

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Citizenship Act Faces Its Biggest Test: SC to Decide Fate of Controversial CAA Today

The contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is set for a major legal showdown today, as the Supreme Court

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Led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, a three-judge bench will hear submissions from both sides to determine the fate of this polarizing legislation

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The CAA fast-tracks citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who entered India before 2015.

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However, its critics argue that linking citizenship to religion violates India’s secular constitution and is discriminatory towards Muslims.

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When the law was passed, widespread protests erupted with demonstrators alleging it to be “anti-Muslim”.

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With the top court now seized of the matter, a definitive verdict is awaited to settle this contentious debate once and for all.

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