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Court verdict on citizenship law for Assam

Context: The Supreme Court has upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which was introduced in 1985 as part of the Assam Accord, in a 4:1 decision.

What is Section 6A of the Citizenship Act?

It is a special provision that applies only to the state of Assam, aimed at addressing the complex issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) into Assam
It confers deemed citizenship on those who entered Assam from East Pakistan before January 1, 1966
Creates a registration system for granting citizenship to immigrants who came between January 1, 1966, and March 25, 1971.
- However, the condition is that they cannot vote in any election for 10 years from the date they are registered as citizens.
It sets March 24, 1971, as the cut-off date for determining citizenship in Assam, people who entered after this date is considered as illegal.
- March 25, 1971, the day Pakistan began Operation Searchlight, a military drive to suppress the Bengali nationalist movement

Why did the Supreme Court uphold Section 6A?

Recognized Parliament’s power to introduce citizenship provisions for different categories
Acknowledged historical context and need for middle ground for granting citizenship
Found the provision constitutionally valid despite differential treatment of Assam
Aims to balance humanitarian approach towards immigrants with protecting Assam’s cultural, economic, and political rights
Rejected argument that demographic change threatens constitutional fraternity (“demographic anxiety”)

What are the implications of this judgment?

Preserves existing legal regime for determining citizenship in Assam
Prevents complications in the ongoing National Register of Citizens process
Maintains stability in citizenship determination process
Avoids potential challenges to inter-state migration based on cultural protection

Can you answer the following question?

Examine the historical context and constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in light of the recent Supreme Court judgment. How does this decision balance the interests of different stakeholders while addressing the unique challenges of citizenship determination in Assam?

The case for a nature restoration law in India

Context: The need for India to adopt a comprehensive Nature Restoration Law (NRL) similar to the European Union’s recent legislation, given India’s significant environmental degradation challenges.

Why does India need a Nature Restoration Law?

Nearly 30% (97.85 million hectares) of India’s total geographical area faces land degradation
Desertification affects 83.69 million hectares
Key states like Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan form 23.79% of desertified land
Existing programs need to be complemented by a more comprehensive approach

What are the key features of EU’s Nature Restoration Law?

Mandates restoration of 20% of EU’s land and sea areas by 2030
Aims for complete ecosystem restoration by 2050
Focuses on various ecosystems including forests, agricultural lands, rivers, and urban spaces
Plans to restore 25,000 kilometers of rivers and plant 3 billion trees