Public International Law Research paper

Submitted to - Dr. Ramdas Perumal

Submitted by- Gunguna Saxena 22BBL053 & Aastha Kamal 22BBL159

Title
"Navigating Asylum: India's Dilemma between National Interests and Humanitarian
Commitments under International Law and the Citizenship Amendment Act"

Question for Research

What influence does the CAA have over India's asylum laws, and how does this represent the
nation's effort to strike a balance between its humanitarian obligations under international law
and its own interests?

Abstract
This study explores the complex connections between refugee protection, the right to asylum,
and the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India. The research thoroughly
looks at the legal ramifications of the CAA for those who seek refuge, closely examining how
well it complies with the 1951 Refugee Convention and how it affects other international
commitments. Human rights issues raised by the CAA's implementation are examined, with a
focus on how they relate to international asylum norms. Analysis of the reaction of the world
community to the CAA clarifies its consequences for India's compliance with the international
law protecting refugees. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which the CAA affects the
asylum claims of specific groups, including religious minorities, and the wider implications for
burden-sharing in international refugee management.

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