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National Register of Citizens (NRC) verification process

The Supreme Court is overseeing the National Register of Citizens process in Assam, specifically addressing the rights of those excluded and the issuance of identity documents. As reported on 22 July 2026, the Court issued notices to the Union and Assam governments regarding the lack of an appellate mechanism for over 19 lakh excluded individuals. Furthermore, as reported on 10 August 2026, the Court directed these governments to respond to petitions advocating for the issuance of identity cards to individuals included in the NRC.

In re: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955

In October 2024, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to certain individuals under the Assam Accord. As of 10 August 2026, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union Government and the State of Assam regarding petitions that seek the issuance of identity cards to individuals listed in the National Register of Citizens.