Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha & Ors vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in light of Article 5 and Article 6 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the provisions of Section 6A, which pertain to the citizenship status of individuals migrating from Bangladesh, must align with the constitutional mandate of citizenship as outlined in Articles 5 and 6. The judgment emphasized the importance of historical context and legislative intent in interpreting citizenship laws, ultimately upholding the validity of Section 6A while affirming the rights of indigenous populations.