The Union government asserted that the validity of a provision could not be assailed on the apprehension of the language, culture, and religious identities of Assamese people getting overshadowed by the presence of the immigrants from Bangladesh.
The apex court said the common compilation in the matter prepared by the nodal counsels needs to be streamlined.
Sec 6A was incorporated by an amendment in 1985 in pursuance to the Assam accord for granting citizenship to the migrants from Bangladeshi who had crossed over to India before the cut-off date of March 25, 1971.
The Centre further said that the CAA does not confer any arbitrary or unguided powers upon the executive.
The Chief Justice asked the UP government if it was not encroaching on personal space and liberty of citizens and expressed hope that the administration will take corrective measures before the hearing begins.
A total of 100 hoardings are being put up at all major crossings in the city with names and addresses of 57 persons who have been identified so far for being allegedly involved in the December violence.
The CPI-M and Congress student arms have accused the BJP of having 'maligned' the historic ground with its 'supporters' raising the incendiary 'Goli Maro' slogan.
The minister also questioned the attitude of the Opposition over the clashes and said there is a continuous effort to spread confusion over CAA and NRC.
A senior fire official said at least 218 calls were received of which 25 involved burning down of vehicles.
The Congress has held the Centre and Delhi government 'directly responsible' for the riots in the northeast part of the national capital and demanded Amit Shah's resignation.
