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CAA protests meant to topple govt like in B'desh, Nepal: Delhi Police to SC
Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Delhi Police, told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria that the Delhi riots were the result of a conspiracy
 "CAA protests meant to topple govt like in B'desh, Nepal: Delhi Police to SC")
2020 Delhi riots: SC defers hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, others
The Supreme Court observed that the Delhi Police had sufficient time to respond, adding that in bail matters, filing additional replies is unnecessary despite a request for two more weeks
 "2020 Delhi riots: SC defers hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, others")
Italy's referendum on citizenship, job protections fails on low turnout
It was a clear defeat for the centre-left opposition and a victory for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the ruling right-wing coalition, who openly supported abstaining from voting
 "Italy's referendum on citizenship, job protections fails on low turnout")
Rolling out criminal laws, CAA key tasks of home affairs ministry in 2024
Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the legislations, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action
 "Rolling out criminal laws, CAA key tasks of home affairs ministry in 2024")
Year of judicial milestones: Landmark SC verdicts, policy shifts in 2024
From taking a strong stance against 'bulldozer justice' to overruling past judgment on legislative immunity for bribery, the top court set several precedents during the year to uphold the constitution
 "Year of judicial milestones: Landmark SC verdicts, policy shifts in 2024")
Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on Rahul Gandhi citizenship plea
Subramanian Swamy's petition alleges that Gandhi violated Article 9 of the Indian Constitution by 'voluntarily disclosing' to the British authorities that he held British citizenship
 "Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on Rahul Gandhi citizenship plea")
Delhi HC gives Swamy more time to submit documents in Rahul Gandhi case
The bench was hearing a plea by Swamy seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to decide his representation seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship
 "Delhi HC gives Swamy more time to submit documents in Rahul Gandhi case")
Govt issues clarification on documents needed for citizenship under CAA
CAA was enacted in December 2019 for granting Indian nationality to persecuted Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian migrants who came to India on or before December 31, 2014
Only eight applied for citizenship under CAA in Assam: CM Himanta
Speaking at a press conference here, Sarma noted that out of these applicants, only two have proceeded to attend interviews with relevant authorities
 "Only eight applied for citizenship under CAA in Assam: CM Himanta")
System that empowers citizens with their data
Account aggregator framework facilitates data sharing between individuals and service providers, holding immense potential for the financial sector
 "System that empowers citizens with their data")
Tripura govt forms state-level committee for granting citizenship under CAA
Director Reang said residents who are living under the areas of Sixth schedule areas (Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council) are not eligible to apply for citizenship under the Act
 "Tripura govt forms state-level committee for granting citizenship under CAA")
Centre gives citizenship to over 350 people under CAA; All you need to know
CAA grants Indian citizenship to persecuted migrants, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh
 "Centre gives citizenship to over 350 people under CAA; All you need to know")
Will not allow implementation of CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata
She also slammed the BJP government at the Centre for 'using the central probe agencies against the opposition parties'
 "Will not allow implementation of CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata")
CAA unacceptable to Assam's indigenous people: AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi
Illegal influx of foreigners has been a long-standing cause for concern in Assam, and the BJP has now legalised it with this act, Gogoi alleged
Only one application received so far in Assam under CAA: CM Himanta
Sarma also said there will be no contest in the five constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 19
 "Only one application received so far in Assam under CAA: CM Himanta")
Nobody will lose citizenship due to CAA, says Rajnath Singh in TN
The BJP always implemented what it promised and the construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya, abrogation of Article 370 and the CAA were such assurances, he said
 "Nobody will lose citizenship due to CAA, says Rajnath Singh in TN")
CAA won't impact indigenous people, NDA will win at least 12 seats: Sonowal
Sonowal, the former CM of Assam, said that he believes the central law on citizenship is not going to affect the interest of the indigenous people here
 "CAA won't impact indigenous people, NDA will win at least 12 seats: Sonowal")
SC asks Centre to respond within 3 weeks to pleas seeking stay of CAA rules
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to respond within three weeks to applications seeking a stay on the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024
 "SC asks Centre to respond within 3 weeks to pleas seeking stay of CAA rules")
US Senator expresses concern over CAA, expresses human rights concerns
India had sharply rebuked the US State Department for its criticism of the CAA and said it is "misinformed and unwarranted"
AIMIM Chief Owaisi approaches SC seeking stay on implementation of CAA
The Union Home Ministry notified the rules for implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on March 11
 "AIMIM Chief Owaisi approaches SC seeking stay on implementation of CAA")
