Section 6B was indeed inserted by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. Here's an explanation of Section 6B based on relevant judgments:
Section 6B: Special Provisions as to Citizenship of Person Covered by the Proviso to Clause (b) of Sub-section (1) of Section 2
Explanation
Section 6B provides special provisions for granting citizenship to certain groups of illegal migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who belong to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian communities. These individuals entered India on or before December 31, 2014, and have been exempted by the Central Government from the application of the provisions of the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 or the Foreigners Act, 1946.
Relevant Judgments
Union of India vs. Pranav Srinivasan (2024): This case reaffirmed the importance of the residency requirement for naturalization. The Court emphasized that the process must be followed strictly to ensure that eligible individuals are granted citizenship.
In Re: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (2024): This case involved the constitutional validity of Section 6A, which confers citizenship on migrants from Bangladesh to Assam. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A, emphasizing that Parliament had the competence under Article 11 to grant citizenship to migrants.
These judgments have played a crucial role in interpreting and applying the provisions of Section 6B, ensuring that the criteria for citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 are applied fairly and consistently.
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