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SC: Electoral roll inclusion of CAA refugees hinges on meeting naturalization conditions; individual scrutiny required.
Summary
The Supreme Court clarified that inclusion of CAA-protected refugees in electoral rolls depends on fulfilling naturalization conditions. The court emphasized that each claim under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, needs individual scrutiny by authorities.
Key Points
- Supreme Court addressed the inclusion of CAA-protected refugees in electoral rolls.
- The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, facilitates citizenship for persecuted religious minorities.
- Each claim under CAA requires individual assessment by relevant authorities.
- The court's decision clarifies the process for determining eligibility for voting rights.
Full Article
The Court said that even though the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 have introduced changes in favour of granting persecuted religious minorities from these countries, every such claim would have to be enquired into and determined by the authorities
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