Supreme Court upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act; Assam's cut-off date debate continues

The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, validating the Assam Accord's 1971 cut-off date for citizenship determination. Despite opposition seeking a 1951 cut-off, the verdict acknowledged the Assam agitation's legitimacy. This decision impacts the NRC and ongoing disputes over illegal immigration and identity in Assam.