KAMALAKHYA DEY PURKAYASTHA 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 it provides a less stringent process for identifying 'originally inhabitants of the State of Assam' for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Court held that this clause constitutes an exception to the stricter identification process outlined in Clause 3(2), emphasizing that the identification must ascertain citizenship beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment establishes the procedural framework for determining eligibility for NRC inclusion based on original inhabitancy.