In Re Section 6a Of The Citizenship Act 1955 vs. Union Of India Ministry Of Home Affairs Secretary
AI Summary
In a pivotal Writ Petition challenging the Citizenship Act, 1955, concerning Section 6A and its implications for Assam, the Supreme Court of India initiated formal proceedings by issuing notice to the Union of India and other respondents. This procedural order marks a significant step in a case that delves into complex questions of citizenship and constitutional law, setting the stage for extensive legal arguments and potentially far-reaching consequences.
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Brief Facts Summary
A Writ Petition (Civil) bearing number 274 of 2009 was filed by Assam Public Works against the Union of India and other respondents. The petition was heard on 20th July 2009 by a bench comprising Hon'ble The Chief Justice and Hon'ble Mr. Justice P. Sathasivam. The Court, after hearing counsel for the petitioner, issued notice to the respondents.
Timeline of Events
Case filed in the Supreme Court (from JSON).
Case registered in the Supreme Court (from JSON).
Petition called for hearing before the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court issues notice to the respondents.
Primary Legal Issues
Statutes Applied
Court's Reasoning
The court's decision to 'Issue notice' signifies that it found the Writ Petition to have sufficient prima facie merit and legal questions warranting a response from the named respondents. This is a standard procedural step to formally bring the petition to the attention of the opposing parties and solicit their arguments.
- Emphasis on Procedural Fairness
Specific Directions
- 1.Issue notice.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This order is purely procedural, merely directing the issuance of notice. It does not lay down any legal principles or substantive rulings, hence it has no precedential value.
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Order Issued After Hearing
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3 Jul 2009
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Order Text
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO(s). 274 OF 2009(for prel.hearing)
ASSAM PUBLIC WORKS Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
UNION OF INDIA & ORS Respondent(s)
Date: 20/07/2009 This Petition was called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P. SATHASIVAM
For Petitioner(s) Mr. M.N. Krishnamani, Sr. Adv. Ms. Joohi Quddusi, Adv. Mr. R.K. Verma, Adv. Mr. Praveen Swarup,Adv.
For Respondent(s)
UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following ORDER
Issue notice.
Court Master Court Master
(R.K. Dhawan) (Veera Verma)