Suhas Chakma vs Union Of India

insc-2026-198 Supreme Court of India 26 February 2026 • 79 min read
8 cases cited (0 SG, 8 foreign) Cited by 1 case

Practice Areas

Constitution of India Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023 OCIs and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023 reformative philosophy underlying OCIs also finds recognition in the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023

Judges (2)

Sandeep Mehta Coram Vikram Nath Delivered

Counsel (3)

Kapil Sibal Counsel Petitioner S.V. Raju Counsel Respondent Tushar Mehta Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Suhas Chakma Petitioner

Case Significance

Suhas Chakma vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 26, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-198). A writ petition involving Chakma and Hajong communities' citizenship rights was decided after extensive arguments by multiple Senior Counsels including Kapil Sibal and the Solicitor General. The bench comprised Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath. Counsel appearing: Kapil Sibal (counsel for petitioner), S.V. Raju (counsel for respondent), Tushar Mehta (counsel for respondent).

This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 8 case citations.

Summary

A writ petition involving Chakma and Hajong communities' citizenship rights was decided after extensive arguments by multiple Senior Counsels including Kapil Sibal and the Solicitor General.

What was the outcome of Suhas Chakma vs Union Of India?

A writ petition involving Chakma and Hajong communities' citizenship rights was decided after extensive arguments by multiple Senior Counsels including Kapil Sibal and the Solicitor General.

Statutes Cited

Constitution of India
Art 15(3) Art 21 Art 32
Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023
OCIs and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023
reformative philosophy underlying OCIs also finds recognition in the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023

Cases Cited (8)

IN (8)
(1975) 3 SCC 185 (1977) 3 SCC 287 (1979) 3 SCC 645 (1981) 1 SCC 608 (1997) 2 SCC 642 (2018) 16 SCC 636 1988 SCC OnLine SC 450 2026 INSC 198

Cited By (1)

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Suhas Chakma vs Union Of India

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-198)