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Branded 'foreigner', Kanwar Yatra row, and two books by former Army Chiefs
Jul 23, 2024
Indian Express journalists discuss a citizenship case, Kanwar Yatra controversy, and books by former Army Chiefs. Topics include a Supreme Court judgment, orders by UP and Uttarakhand governments, and books held by the Ministry of Defence.
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- Landmark Supreme Court judgment grants Indian citizenship to Assam man after 12-year legal battle, highlighting discrepancies in border police and Foreigners Tribunal proceedings.
- Controversial orders for Kanwar Yatra eateries to display owner and workers' names spark outrage for targeting Muslim-owned businesses, leading to Supreme Court intervention for maintaining law and order.
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Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment in Rahim Ali's Case
The Supreme Court declared Rahim Ali, an Assam man, an Indian citizen after he fought a 12-year legal battle challenging his foreigner status. The Court highlighted discrepancies in the proceedings initiated by the border police and the Foreigners Tribunal, emphasizing the lack of evidence and proper grounds in the initiation of proceedings. The judgment raises questions about the burden of proof in citizenship cases and advocates for fair and transparent procedures in such matters.
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