Citizenship cases

Judgment delivered

Nurul Hoque vs Union of India

The Gauhati High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Nurul Hoque challenging a Foreigners Tribunal order that declared him a foreigner who entered India after March 25, 1971. The court ruled that the petitioner failed to prove continuous residence in India, which is a mandatory condition for citizenship, and noted the use of forged or fabricated pleadings in the petition.

Citizenship

AssamCourt matter

Judgment delivered

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case — Citizenship and voter status

A Supreme Court case concerning the distinction between citizens and voters, with implications for India's understanding of citizenship. The matter involved challenges before Single Bench and Division Bench of a High Court, followed by a Supreme Court hearing that resulted in a split verdict. The case addresses whether actual prejudice was caused to writ petitioners and examines revisional proceedings before the Commissioner.

Constitutional lawCitizenshipElectoral law

BiharCourt matter

On trial

State of Gujarat vs Unnamed Accused — Citizenship and Passport fraud case

The Gujarat High Court granted bail to an accused person alleged to have obtained an Indian birth certificate and passport despite their parents being Bangladeshi nationals.

ForgeryCitizenship

GujaratCourt matter