India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) (2019)

The Ley de modificación de la Ley de ciudadanía de la India, 2019, is a significant piece of legislation that amends the Citizenship Act of 1955. This amendment aims to provide Indian citizenship to certain categories of persons, including Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian migrants who have been persecuted in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The legislation is designed to address the issue of illegal migration and provide a path to citizenship for those who have been displaced due to religious persecution. The amendment introduces new categories of persons who can apply for Indian citizenship, including those who have been persecuted on grounds of religion, race, caste, or language. The legislation also relaxes the requirements for citizenship by naturalization, allowing certain categories of persons to apply for citizenship after a period of 11 years of residence in India, rather than the previous 12 years. The Ley de modificación de la Ley de ciudadanía de la India, 2019, is a crucial step towards providing a more inclusive and compassionate approach to citizenship in India, and is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of thousands of individuals and families.