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Section 6A verdict: Reinforcing legislative supremacy on citizenship issues

The judgment is significant as it addresses the historical and legal implications of the Assam Accord.

Updated on: Oct 28, 2024, 06:26:31 IST
By Utkarsh Anand
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The Supreme Court verdict affirming the validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which was enacted as part of the Assam Accord, marks a significant turning point in the ongoing debate over citizenship and demographic change.

PREMIUMNew Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Sanjay Sharma)
New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Sanjay Sharma)

By a majority of 4-1, the constitution bench, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, upheld Parliament’s authority to legislate on this matter, stating that the cutoff date of March 25, 1971, for conferring citizenship on migrants from Bangladesh was rational

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utkarsh Anand

Utkarsh Anand is the National Legal Editor at Hindustan Times, where he leads the newspaper's coverage of the Supreme Court, constitutional law, the judiciary and the Union law ministry. He joined Hindustan Times in 2020 after stints at Press Trust of India (PTI), The Indian Express and CNN-News18, and has over two decades of experience reporting on law, governance and public policy. His work has focussed on some of India's most consequential constitutional and legal developments, including the Supreme Court's judgments on Article 370, marriage equality, decriminalisation of homosexuality, the Babri Masjid dispute, electoral reforms and judicial appointments. He specialises in making complex legal proceedings and judgments accessible to readers while examining their wider social and political impact. Beyond daily reportage, Utkarsh has led investigative projects and enterprise reporting that have shaped public debate and prompted institutional responses. His work has received several journalism awards, including the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award. As National Legal Editor, he has also played a key role in expanding Hindustan Times' legal journalism footprint, mentoring reporters and strengthening coverage across platforms. A Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme Fellow, Utkarsh regularly writes analyses on the judiciary and constitutional issues, and his reporting is widely followed by lawyers, judges, policymakers, academics and readers seeking clarity on India's evolving legal landscape.

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