Battle for India's new citizenship law moves to top court

Indian Union Muslim League leader P.K.Kunhalikutty, center, one of the petitioners, speaks to media on the lawns of India's Supreme Court after the top court started hearing dozens of petitions that seek revocation of a new citizenship law amendment in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The new law had led to nationwide demonstrations and a violent security backlash resulting in the death of more than 20 people.

The law Parliament approved in December sparked vehement opposition. Protesters, political opponents and constitutional lawyers have said it is discriminatory because it excludes Muslims. “We believe the court will certainly take into consideration the views expressed by all these sections of people, and they will come to a conclusion that it is against the Constitution of India,” said petitioner K M Kader Mohideen.

“Because it is a well-drafted legislation, with a specific purpose, for a specific group of people, there is really no problem on it passing the muster,” said Aishwarya Bhati, a senior advocate at the Supreme Court who supports the government’s move. Gonsalves, however, said it is unlikely judges will strike down or alter the law, echoing the fears of many Indians who oppose the law and are questioning the court’s independence.

READ THE FOLLOWING: FROM LOCAL TO HIGH TO SUPREME COURT JUDGES ARE CORRUPT OR INTOLERANT. SOME OF THEM ARE INFECTED WITH FASCISM TOO. TRY CAN NEVER BE TRUSTED.

Good. Hurry up and get it done. As a sovereign nation India has the right to decide who they want as immigrants. The days of kowtowing to a large (& growing as Muslims do not use family planning), noisy minority seem to finally be winding down be it in Kashmir or the borders

India's court should decide against this very discriminatory act as the parliament has voted 139 to 1 Furthermore he should resign as his policies in Kashmir are blackout and atrocities,? Maybe a more moderate leader.comes in ,?

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