Rights

After decades of uncertainty, the Tribunal finds that credible evidence, not documentary imperfections, determines citizenship under the Foreigners Act

From Shivaji Park to Chaityabhoomi, solidarity protests continue as criminal cases, restrictions and allegations of surveillance intensify

After the July 20 police crackdown in Delhi, solidarity protests spread across India, matched with repression and police action in Bihar and Goa; these widespread protests reflected youth anger against the perpetual and repeated examination paper leaks over the past decade

Prohibitory orders, mass FIRs and detentions mark the city’s handling of solidarity protests over NEET irregularities

From student grievances to Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, the movement questioned accountability, democracy and the limits of State intervention

Activist Amit Bhatnagar’s removed after a 14-day fast, protesters allege compensation irregularities and lack of consultation as the State defends its rehabilitation process

The Supreme Court of India has orally reiterated that the Election Commission cannot determine citizenship. While hearing a petition about the denial of welfare benefits to those excluded during the SIR in West Bengal, the court clarified that voter list deletions do not result in automatic citizenship loss

From coordinated motorcycle rallies to toll plaza demonstrations, farmer groups accuse the Centre of ignoring concerns over agriculture, land policies and rural livelihoods while warning of a larger nationwide movement

Upholding the Tribunal's findings, a recent Gauhati Court judgment reflects the exacting evidentiary demands of Foreigners Tribunal proceedings amid evolving constitutional safeguards

The Court held that declarations of foreigner status must follow meaningful notice, proper appreciation of evidence and a reasoned decision, even where proceedings are ex-parte