Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), enacted in 2019, has stirred considerable debate and controversy in India. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024, just before the upcoming general elections, sparking renewed discussions about its implications. Aimed at providing citizenship to undocumented individuals from specific religious minorities in neighbouring countries, the CAA’s rules delineate a meticulous process involving various documents and online applications.