Section 6A of Citizenship Act,1955

Article Title: Section 6A of Citizenship Act,1955

21-09-2023

Indian Polity Current Affairs Analysis

A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Wednesday decided to hear from October 17 a series of petitions challenging the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Section 6A of Citizenship Act,1955

Special provision to implement Assam Accord.

Assam Accord, 1985 Provisions

Foreigners who had entered Assam before January 1, 1966, and been “ordinarily resident” in the State, would have all the rights and obligations of Indian citizens

Those who had entered the State between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971 would have the same rights and obligations except that they would not be able to vote for 10 years