In Re Section 6a Of The Citizenship Act 1955 vs. Union Of India Ministry Of Home Affairs Secretary
AI Summary
This 2010 procedural order from the Supreme Court Registrar's Court marks a brief administrative step in the long-running and significant Writ Petition challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, concerning citizenship in Assam. While a minor entry, it is part of a landmark case with profound implications for millions of people and the state's demographic future.
Case Identifiers
Petitioner's Counsel
Respondent's Counsel
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Brief Facts Summary
On February 9, 2010, a procedural listing of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 274 of 2009, titled 'Assam Public Works vs. Union of India & Ors,' before the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr. Sunil Thomas, resulted in the item being marked as 'Deleted' from the day's hearing list.
Timeline of Events
Filing Date of the main case W.P.(C) 274/2009.
Registration Date of the main case W.P.(C) 274/2009.
Petition listed before Registrar Sunil Thomas and marked 'Deleted'.
Final Decision Date for the main case W.P.(C) 274/2009.
Key Factual Findings
The specific item of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 274 of 2009 was called on for hearing before the Registrar on February 9, 2010.
Source: Current Court Finding
Subsequent to being called for hearing, the said item was marked as 'Deleted'.
Source: Current Court Finding
Primary Legal Issues
Secondary Legal Issues
Statutes Applied
Petitioner's Arguments
Based on the broader context of W.P.(C) 274/2009, petitioners would likely argue that Section 6A of the Citizenship Act is arbitrary and unconstitutional, as it creates a different cut-off date for citizenship in Assam compared to the rest of India. They would contend that it infringes upon the rights of indigenous communities in Assam and alters the state's demographic balance, violating principles of equality and federalism enshrined in the Constitution.
Respondent's Arguments
Conversely, the respondents, primarily the Union of India, would likely defend Section 6A as a special provision enacted to implement the Assam Accord, a political settlement aimed at resolving a long-standing socio-political issue. They would argue for its constitutionality, emphasizing parliamentary sovereignty and the necessity of such provisions to address unique regional challenges while upholding national unity and security.
Court's Reasoning
For this specific procedural order of February 9, 2010, the court's reasoning was purely administrative: the item was 'Deleted' from the list. No substantive legal reasoning was provided or required for this action by the Registrar.
Specific Directions
- 1.The petition item was removed from the hearing list for the day.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This is a routine administrative order by a Registrar, indicating a deletion from the list, and contains no legal pronouncements or substantive decisions that would have precedential value.
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Order Issued After Hearing
Purpose:
Case Registered
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3 Jul 2009
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Order Text
BEFORE THE REGISTRAR SUNIL THOMAS ASSAM PUBLIC WORKS Petitioner(s) VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS Respondent(s) Date: 09/02/2010 This Petition was called on for hearing today. For Petitioner(s) Mr. Praveen Swarup,Adv. For Respondent(s) Ms. Meenakshi Arora ,Adv Mr. Shreekant N. Terdal ,Adv M/S Corporate Law Group ,Adv UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R
ITEM NO.103 REGISTRAR COURT.1 SECTION PIL
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO(s). 274 OF 2009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Deleted.
(Sunil Thomas) Registrar
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