Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO)IntroductionThe concepts of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) were introduced to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora.These provisions aim to provide a sense of…
Citizenship Act 1955 and amendmentsIntroductionThe Citizenship Act, 1955 provides the legal framework for acquiring, determining, and terminating Indian citizenship.Enacted under the provisions of Article 11 of the Indian Constitution…
Articles 5–11: Constitutional provisionsIntroductionCitizenship in India is governed by Articles 5 to 11 of the Indian Constitution.These articles define the criteria for determining citizenship at the time of commencement of the…