The Constitution of India, adopted in 1950, lays down provisions related to citizenship in Part II, which comprises Articles 5 to 11. These articles define who is considered a citizen of India at the commencement of the Constitution and empower the Parliament to regulate future aspects of citizenship. Let’s examine each of these articles in…
Introduction The Indian Constitution, which came into force on January 26, 1950, is the supreme law of the country. It is a comprehensive document that lays down the framework of governance, rights, duties, and provisions related to the people and institutions of India. Part II of the Indian Constitution deals specifically with citizenship, an essential…
Introduction The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 is a significant amendment to the Citizenship Act of 1955. This Act aims to provide a fast-track citizenship process for certain persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who entered India before December 31, 2014. The Act has sparked widespread debate, with supporters viewing it as a humanitarian…