Acquisition and Termination — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India

2005

This landmark judgment addressed the issue of illegal immigration from Bangladesh into Assam and its impact on the demographic composition of the state. The Supreme Court…

Louis De Raedt v. Union of India

1991

This case established important principles for determining Indian citizenship, particularly for persons of foreign origin who had been residing in India for extended periods. The…

Shayara Bano v. Union of India (Triple Talaq Case)

2017

While primarily known for declaring triple talaq unconstitutional, this case also addressed citizenship issues related to Muslim women's rights and their status after divorce. The…

Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha v. Union of India

2014

This case dealt with the updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2003. The Supreme Court…

Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala (Sabarimala Case)

2018

Though primarily about religious practices, this case reinforced the principle that citizenship rights, including the right to equality and religious freedom, cannot be restricted…

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