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Born in the Shadow of the Indo–Bangladesh Border, Raised as Indian, Questioned as a Foreigner: The citizenship battle of Akurbhan Bibi
After years of fear and suspicion, a marginalised Muslim woman from Assam’s border district wins her citizenship battle before the Dhubri Foreigners Tribunal—with CJP standing by her side
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“This Means FIR”: Delhi Court orders further investigation, FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra five years after Delhi riots
The court remarks that Mishra’s speech created a communal divide and needs thorough investigation; Police warned of legal consequences if they fail to ensure compliance with the court’s directive.
Assam government’s efforts to intensify crackdown on “Suspected/Declared Foreigners” sparks fears of brute targeting & rights denials
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New directives intensify surveillance and biometric data collection, raising concerns about arbitrary detention, exclusion from basic services, and worsening hardships for the state’s most vulnerable communities
Assam: Partial relief, over 9 lakh people to get Aadhaar card, serious questions for excluded 18 lakh
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With over 18 lakh people still denied access to essential services, questions arise about the criteria, fairness and transparency of the Assam government's recent decision to unblock Aadhaar cards for only a fraction of those affected
Another elderly couple rejoice as their citizenship is restored with CJP’s help
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The ailing husband and wife were forced to appear before a Tribunal every month on mere suspicion of being foreigners even though they claimed that due process was never followed in declaring them as suspected foreigners. CJP’s assistance finally helps them restore their citizenship.
SC issues notice to Union and NRC Coordinator over woman declared foreigner by tribunal and halts deportation
The Supreme Court has also sought the response from the Assam government and ECI within 3 months. In the meantime, no coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner – the court directed
Assam: ‘No Aadhaar, No Citizenship, So No Vote to BJP’, said a Citizens Convention
Why have 27 lakh Assamese been deprived their Aadhaar cards, a Citizens Convention on March 17 at Silchar, Barak Valley demands an answer. Fourteen organisations, including Forum For Social Harmony and trade unions organised this Citizenship Convention to focus on the deprivation of Aadhaar cards to 27,00,000 citizens and on wider related issues related to the citizenship crisis in the state
Creating an NPR for an all India NRC without informed consent?
Citizens activism through the Right to Information Act (RTI)...
Should the State Government intervene in cases of arbitrary orders by the Foreigners’ Tribunal?
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In a recent decision of the Gauhati High Court that noted discrepancies and ignorance of procedure established by law in orders of the Foreigners’ Tribunal, has directed reviews by state government to the orders of the FT wherein “suspected illegal migrants/foreigners” are declared citizens
Gauhati HC: “Foreigner’s Tribunals declaring applicants/proceedees to be citizens/foreigners without following law, analysing material placed on record”
The divisive bench directed the Assam government to carry out a departmental review in cases where foreigner tribunals have declared applicants or proceedees to be citizens of India or foreigners without properly analysis
J’khand: BJP promises NRC, makes dubious claims of “infiltration” in tribal areas
After the party loss in the state’s Assembly election in 2019, it is arming itself with a divisive campaign for the upcoming state election in 2024