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Articles 5 to 11 of the Indian Constitution: Citizenship Provisions and Legal Framework

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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…

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Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019: Provisions, Objectives, and Controversies

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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…

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