Bombay High Court Scrutinizes Birth Certificate Controversy
The Bombay High Court has sought responses from the Maharashtra government over a GR that cancelled birth certificates issued post-August 11, 2023. The directive is challenged as arbitrary and harmful, impacting crucial services for citizens. The order follows claims of fake certificates by Bangladeshi nationals.
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The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government following a petition that contests a government resolution (GR) canceling all birth certificates issued by naib tehsildars after August 11, 2023.
The Nagpur bench of the court has asked the state government and top officials, including the chief secretary and collectors, to provide explanations within two weeks. The disputed GR, dated March 12, 2023, prompted significant concerns about its legality and impact on the public.
Advocates argue that the directive breaches the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 2023, and fundamental constitutional rights, causing undue hardship. The order, spurred by alleged misuse by Bangladeshi nationals, risks depriving citizens of essential services linked to their legal identity.
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