Assam Accord: SC upholds constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which allows certain migrants in Assam to obtain Indian citizenship. This provision was introduced in 1985 under the Assam Accord. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and others supported the decision, while Justice JB Pardiwala dissented. The court's ruling has significant implications for the citizenship debate in Assam.