COMMITTEE FOR C.R. OF C.A.P. & ORS. versus STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH & ORS.

COMMITTEE FOR C.R. OF C.A.P. & ORS. versus STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH & ORS.

Chakmas and Hajongs have a right to be granted citizenship as per Section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, subject to procedure. They cannot be required to obtain Inner Line permits. The Government of India and State of Arunachal Pradesh must finalise citizenship conferment and ensure protection against...

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Parties
Petitioner: Committee for Citizenship Rights of the Chakmas of Arunachal Pradesh; Respondent: State of Arunachal Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
17 September 2015
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Final Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome
petition allowed
Legal Topics
Citizenship Rights, Procedure for Citizenship, Protection of Life and Liberty, Non Discrimination
Constitutional Law Administrative Law Citizenship Citizenship Rights Procedure for Citizenship Protection of Life and Liberty Non Discrimination

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Parties

Committee for Citizenship Rights of the Chakmas of Arunachal Pradesh

Petitioner

State of Arunachal Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) / Final Supreme Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Chakmas and Hajongs are entitled to citizenship rights under Section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955
  2. 2 Whether they require Inner Line permit to reside in Arunachal Pradesh
  3. 3 Whether the government has complied with the Supreme Court's directions for protection of life, liberty, and non-discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

Chakmas and Hajongs have a right to be granted citizenship as per Section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, subject to procedure. They cannot be required to obtain Inner Line permits. The Government of India and State of Arunachal Pradesh must finalise citizenship conferment and ensure protection against discrimination and threats, complying with earlier judicial directions.

Court Disposition

petition allowed

Orders

  • Government of India and State of Arunachal Pradesh directed to finalise conferment of citizenship rights on eligible Chakmas and Hajongs.
  • Directed to ensure compliance with judicial directions for protection of life, liberty, and non-discrimination.