Supreme Court of India

Committee for C.R. of C.A.P. & Ors. v. State of Arunachal Pradesh & Ors.

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Reported as [2015] 9 S.C.R. 1020
Bench Anil R. Dave and Adarsh Kumar Goel JJ.
Decided 17 September 2015

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We are of the view that the additional guidelines which had been issued by the Election Commission of India are merely to enable thpse Chakmas to enjoy such benefits as a citizen of this Country including the right to vote by having their names enrolled in the electoral rolls of the concerned constituency where they have been settled.

Judgment, page 14

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Citizenship Act, 1955 - s. 5(1)(a) - Citizenship rights c on Chakmas and Hajongs - Conferment of - Writ petition filed seeking grant of citizenship rights to Chaknias and Hajongs - Chakmas and Hajongs had migrated to India in 1964-69 and settled in the State of Arunachal Pradesh - Held: It is acknowledged on the basis of stand of the Government of India that the Chakmas have a right to be granted citizenship subject to the procedure being followed - There is recognition by judicial decisions that they cannot be required to obtain any Inner Line permit as they are $ettled in the State of

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