Plea To Stay Citizenship Amendment Act : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Jaising : Also, this is a matter to be referred to larger bench.

CJI : They are entitled to say they need some time.

Jaising : Is my friend making a statement that pending the hearing no one would be given citizenship? If he is making that statement, lot of time will be saved.

SG : It does not take away citizenship of anyone. There is no prejudice caused to the petitioners. What is done is, those who have migrated...no new person is given, those who entered before 2014.

SG : There are 237 petitions. 20 applications have been filed for stay. I need to file reply. I was seeking time. I need time to collate etc.

Matter taken.

Solicitor General : Before the petitioners start, there is small request...

Sr Adv Indira Jaising : Is it not the privilege of the petitioners to start first?

SG : Yes, you are right. I am not on merits.