The Supreme Court will consider a plea to add persecuted minorities from neighboring countries to voter lists while their citizenship applications are pending. The NGO ‘Aatmadeep’ argues that acknowledgment receipts for CAA applications should be considered provisional proof for electoral inclusion, preventing statelessness and disenfranchisement. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider the plea of an NGO seeking addition of names of persons belonging to persecuted minorities like Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains in neighbouring countries in the voter lists pending their application seeking Indian citizenship.After a brief submission by senior advocate Karuna Nundy for NGO ‘Aatmadeep’, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi posted the matter for hearing on Dec 9 along with petitions which have challenged the special intensive revision of Bengal voter list. Winter Session Of Parliament: Bills On Atomic Energy, Excise On Agenda; Oppn Gears Up For SIR The petitioner said there are approximately 50,000 such applicants, who had entered India on or before Dec 31, 2014, and are entitled to get protection and citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.Quoting Sec 6B of the CAA, the NGO said many of these persons have submitted applications for grant of certificate of registration but have not been given such certificates. “Delay in issuance of citizenship certificates, coupled with the non-recognition of acknowledgment receipts during the ongoing SIR, has created a serious constitutional crisis. The affected persons, already recognised by Parliament as persecuted minorities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered India deserving protection and integration, are now exposed to the risk of statelessness, social exclusion, and disenfranchisement,” it said.”The acknowledgment receipt generated upon online submission serves as the primary and official proof of an application under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. In absence of final disposal within a fixed period, such receipts must be treated as valid provisional proof of pending citizenship determination, at least for limited civil purposes such as inclusion or retention in the electoral rolls during SIR,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWatch: MPs Speak Out as SIR Row Dominates Winter Session OpeningIndia’s Elections Earn Global Praise, CEC Calls It A ‘Moment Of Pride’ Amid Vote Row ClaimsHaryana Bodybuilder Killed After Standing Up To Harassers; Family Says Attack Was Planned MurderModi Trolls Opposition Over Bihar Setback Days Before Parliament ShowdownWoman Marries Boyfriend’s Corpse After Family Kills Him, Alleges Police Provoked BrotherMajor Twist In BrahMos Espionage Case As Higher Court Acquits Scientist Of Passing Defence SecretsRamaphosa Praises PM Modi’s Endorsement of South Africa Hosting G20 Summit, Counters Trump’s Claims‘Is There Any Law?’ Renuka Chaudhary Sparks Row After Bringing Stray Dog to ParliamentBSF IG Warns Of Looming Threat As 120 Terrorists Wait In PoK Despite Dip In Infiltration AttemptsPakistan Rages At UN After Criticism Of Munir’s Immunity Amendment Amid Fears Of Deeper Militarism123Photostories9 Hanuman Mantras According To Your Date of BirthSunny Deol, Jaya Bachchan to Kalki Koechlin: Bollywood actors who stepped behind the camera as scriptwritersDiabetes management: Doctor shares top 5 lifestyle strategies to lower HbA1c levelsFrom Sunda Pangolins to Sunda tiger: 5 of the most endangered animals in the world5 statement watches for women that will complete your traditional wedding lookKamal Haasan performances that redefined Indian cinema foreverIncrease protein intake: 4 easy ways to add more of it to everyday diet3 powerful anti-inflammatory drinks and how to make them at homeFrom Dead Sea Scrolls to Hope Diamond, 7 priceless objects in the world7 dinner dishes made with leftover roti offering over 20 gms protein123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCardi BShedeur SandersDrake MayePat McAfeeCandace Owens Net WorthGisele BndchenConnor McDavidLian BichselLane Kiffin DaughterAnthony Davis
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider the plea of an NGO seeking addition of names of persons belonging to persecuted minorities like Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains in neighbouring countries in the voter lists pending their application seeking Indian citizenship.After a brief submission by senior advocate Karuna Nundy for NGO ‘Aatmadeep’, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi posted the matter for hearing on Dec 9 along with petitions which have challenged the special intensive revision of Bengal voter list.
The petitioner said there are approximately 50,000 such applicants, who had entered India on or before Dec 31, 2014, and are entitled to get protection and citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.Quoting Sec 6B of the CAA, the NGO said many of these persons have submitted applications for grant of certificate of registration but have not been given such certificates. “Delay in issuance of citizenship certificates, coupled with the non-recognition of acknowledgment receipts during the ongoing SIR, has created a serious constitutional crisis. The affected persons, already recognised by Parliament as persecuted minorities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered India deserving protection and integration, are now exposed to the risk of statelessness, social exclusion, and disenfranchisement,” it said.“The acknowledgment receipt generated upon online submission serves as the primary and official proof of an application under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. In absence of final disposal within a fixed period, such receipts must be treated as valid provisional proof of pending citizenship determination, at least for limited civil purposes such as inclusion or retention in the electoral rolls during SIR,” it said.
