Sufiya Begum vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court interpreted Clause 3(3) of the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issues of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003, clarifying that the term 'originally inhabitants of the State of Assam' does not confer any special entitlement for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Court held that the identification process for these individuals is less stringent but does not alter the requirement of proving citizenship. The ruling emphasized that inclusion in the NRC is solely based on citizenship proof, as outlined in the relevant clauses of the Schedule.