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What's Section 6A of Citizenship Act? Why was it added? What will SC's judgment mean for Assam immigrants? Here's all

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The Supreme Court's constitutional bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, validating the 1971 cut-off date for granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi migrants in Assam. The judgment maintains the Assam Accord's provisions despite challenges citing demographic impacts and alleged discrimination.