This whole Citizenship Amendment Bill deals with 4 major acts
Citizenship Act 1955
Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920
Foreigners Act, 1946
Assam Accord 1985
You can't do a complete discussion on this bill, without invoking others
Citizenship Act 1955
Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920
Foreigners Act, 1946
Assam Accord 1985
You can't do a complete discussion on this bill, without invoking others
People talk about Govt excluding groups from the provisions of the Act.
Fact is, the Govt of India already has those powers
Well, this is what Foreigners act, 1946, says.
Fact is, the Govt of India already has those powers
Well, this is what Foreigners act, 1946, says.
"The Central Government may by order make provision, either generally or with respect to all foreigners or with respect to any particular foreigner or any prescribed class or description of foreigner, for prohibiting, regulating or restricting the entry of foreigners into India"
In fact the Citizenship Act 1955 itself is so bloody complicated.
The act has got 18 Sections, More than 60 subsections, and 100 clauses. Each one having a different Implication or the other.
And that act as a whole remains intact. It does not have any religious indentity.
The act has got 18 Sections, More than 60 subsections, and 100 clauses. Each one having a different Implication or the other.
And that act as a whole remains intact. It does not have any religious indentity.
Now the fundamental Alteration of this Amendment is to Subsection 2 of the Citizenship Act of 1955.
And you know what it deals with
"Illegal migrant"
And you know who defined these illegal migrants.
The UPA govt of 2004.
Because the original act had no mention of them.
And you know what it deals with
"Illegal migrant"
And you know who defined these illegal migrants.
The UPA govt of 2004.
Because the original act had no mention of them.
Now how can an act, which defines an exception to the illegal migrants, have an effect on the Legal Citizens or migrants in India.
And how does it affect the legal migration process?
All protests are happening based on incomplete understanding of the implications of the act.
And how does it affect the legal migration process?
All protests are happening based on incomplete understanding of the implications of the act.
WB and Delhi protestors are OK with the act, provided it includes Oppressed Muslims.
Assam and NE are against the whole amendment itself.
I have not come across one piece that explains the CAB, while considering all the relevant acts mentioned and analyzing all its implications
Assam and NE are against the whole amendment itself.
I have not come across one piece that explains the CAB, while considering all the relevant acts mentioned and analyzing all its implications
And any movement based on incomplete understanding of an issue, is dangerous.
If you have such an article, please share.
P. S : I know there are many more people who know the Constitution better than me. If I have made mistakes, please correct me.
If you have such an article, please share.
P. S : I know there are many more people who know the Constitution better than me. If I have made mistakes, please correct me.
