Which Act governs citizenship in India?
Citizenship in India is governed by the:
Citizenship Act, 1955
This Act lays down the provisions for:
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Acquisition of citizenship
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Termination of citizenship
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Renunciation of citizenship
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Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
It has been amended several times, including major amendments in 1986, 2003, 2005, and 2019.
The Citizenship Act, 1955 is the primary legislation that governs citizenship in India, regulating the acquisition, determination, and termination of Indian citizenship. The Constitution of India (Articles 5 to 11) provides the foundational framework for citizenship, but the detailed rules and procedures are laid down in the Citizenship Act, 1955, which has been amended several times, most recently in 2019.
