Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Culture and Society: The Hindu Editorial on Upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Culture and Society: The Hindu Editorial on Upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act"

1.  Upholding

• Meaning: To maintain or support a law or decision.
• Example: "The Supreme Court’s decision upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act preserves the existing legal framework in Assam."

2.  Preserve

• Meaning: To keep something in its original state or maintain its condition.
• Example: "The ruling aims to preserve the cultural and legal rights of Assam's people."

3.  Deemed

• Meaning: Considered or regarded in a specified way.
• Example: "Individuals who arrived before 1966 are deemed citizens under Section 6A."

4.  Erstwhile

• Meaning: Former or previous.
• Example: "People who migrated from erstwhile East Pakistan were covered by the provisions of Section 6A."

5.  Humanitarian

• Meaning: Concerned with human welfare and social reform.
• Example: "The provision aimed to balance humanitarian concerns with the protection of cultural rights."

6.  Concurring

• Meaning: Agreeing with a decision or opinion.
• Example: "The Chief Justice's concurring opinion highlighted the need for a balanced approach to citizenship."

7.  Differential

• Meaning: Distinct or different in terms of treatment or characteristics.
• Example: "The petitioners argued that Section 6A treats Assam differentially compared to other states."

8.  Demographic

• Meaning: Relating to the characteristics of a population.
• Example: "The demographic changes in Assam have been a major concern for the petitioners."

9.  Fraternity

• Meaning: A sense of brotherhood or solidarity among members of a community.
• Example: "The Court emphasized that demographic changes should not undermine the principle of fraternity enshrined in the Constitution."

10.  In limbo

• Meaning: In an uncertain or unresolved state.
• Example: "The National Register of Citizens for Assam remains in limbo, with no further developments."