CAA challenged in Supreme Court, point of discrimination against Muslims raised

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) filed a petition in the Supreme Court the day after the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)-201, arguing that the law discriminates against Muslims. The petition demands a stay on CAA, asserting its unconstitutionality. Meanwhile, the Modi government has initiated the process of granting Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived before December 31, 2014, sparking concerns and opposition.

The petition lodged by IUML and DYFI on March 12, 2024, contends that the CAA infringes upon the rights of Muslims and violates constitutional principles. The petitioners have urged the Supreme Court to intervene, highlighting the contentious nature of the law and its potential implications. Meanwhile, the release of CAA rules by the Modi government has stirred further debate, with questions raised regarding the timing of its implementation ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Despite widespread protests against the CAA since its passage in December 2019, the law has faced delays in implementation due to pending rules notification. However, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government's commitment to enforcing the law, emphasizing its legality and importance. The controversy surrounding the CAA persists as non-Muslim immigrants await the process for obtaining Indian citizenship, which is set to be facilitated through an online application system established by the Home Ministry.