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SC sets aside 27 judgments of Guahati High Court on foreigners, tells tribunals to adjudicate afresh; it says such declarations cannot be sustainable if “procedure adopted is mechanical, one-sided, or devoid of application of mind”
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The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a related scheme aimed at updating the list of Indian citizens in Assam, which was also affected by the Supreme Court's ruling.
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Critically examine the implications of a mechanical or one-sided process in administrative tribunals on the adjudication of citizenship claims.
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What was set aside by the Supreme Court regarding judgments of the Guahati High Court?
The SC set aside 27 judgments of the Guahati High Court, specifically those related to foreigners' cases.
Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court Judgments on Foreigners: 1. The Supreme Court has set aside 27 judgments of the Guahati High Court related to foreigners. 2. These judgments were based on a fair and reasoned process. 3. The tribunals have been asked to re-examine all cases involving foreigners. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the text explicitly mentions that the Supreme Court has set aside 27 judgments of the Guahati High Court. Statement 2 is incorrect because the text does not mention anything about a 'fair and reasoned process' being used in these judgments. Statement 3 is correct because the text states that the tribunals have been asked to re-examine all cases involving foreigners.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court has set aside 27 judgments of the Guahati High Court related to foreigners. Statement-II: These judgments were based on a mechanical procedure, which is unsustainable. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the text explicitly mentions that the Supreme Court has set aside 27 judgments of the Guahati High Court. Statement 2 is incorrect because the text does not mention anything about a 'mechanical procedure' being used in these judgments, and it actually states that such procedures are unsustainable.