Top Court Won't Stop Implementation Of India's Citizenship Law

The Citizenship Amendment Act in India grants citizenship to immigrants from three countries, excluding Muslims, leading to protests and criticism for being unconstitutional. The government defends it as a relief for persecuted groups. The Supreme Court will review petitions against the law, with a hearing set for January 22nd, and has requested a government response.

What is the main feature of the Citizenship Amendment Act?

• It grants citizenship to only Muslim immigrants.

• It denies citizenship to all immigrants.

• It grants citizenship to immigrants from three countries, excluding Muslims.

• It grants citizenship to all immigrants from neighboring countries.

Why have there been protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act?

• It grants citizenship to too many people.

• It is too lenient towards all immigrants.

• It is seen as unconstitutional for denying citizenship based on religion.

• It does not affect any religious group.

What is a major concern of the critics regarding the CAA?

• It will increase the population significantly.

• It will marginalize the Hindu population.

• It will marginalize the Muslim population.

• It will lead to economic downfall.

How has the Indian government defended the Citizenship Amendment Act?

• By claiming it will boost the economy.

• By saying it will reduce immigration.

• By arguing it will strengthen national security.

• By stating it will help persecuted minorities.

What is the role of India's Supreme Court regarding the CAA?

• To ignore the petitions against the law.

• To support the government's decision.

• To hear petitions challenging the law.

• To implement the law immediately.