Citizenship

PART-A Unit-IV: Indian Polity

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Constitutional Part: Part II
Articles: Articles 5 to 11

1. Citizenship Articles (Articles 5-11)

Article Description
Article 5 Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution of India.
Article 8 Citizenship for persons of Indian origin residing abroad through registration with an Indian diplomatic representative.
Article 9 If a person voluntarily acquires citizenship of a foreign state, Indian citizenship automatically terminates.
Article 11 Power of Parliament to regulate citizenship.

2. Ways of Acquiring and Losing Citizenship

Modes of acquiring citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955:

  • By Birth
  • By Descent
  • By Registration
  • By Naturalization
  • By Acquisition of Territory
Important Note: A person who acquires citizenship by birth or by acquisition of territory is eligible for the post of President of India.

Modes of losing citizenship:

  • Renunciation
  • Termination
  • Dep

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