Citizenship Act, 1955 As amended by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 alongwith Rules, 2009 | Commercial Law Publications | Bare Acts | 2024

The Citizenship Act, 1955 is a comprehensive legislation that governs the acquisition, determination, and termination of Indian citizenship. This Act has been amended by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 to address the concerns of certain groups of individuals seeking Indian citizenship. The amended Act, along with the Citizenship Rules, 2009, provides a legal framework for the granting and revoking of citizenship in India.

?? Key Features of the Citizenship Act, 1955:
- ?? Acquisition of Citizenship: The Act outlines various methods through which an individual can acquire Indian citizenship, including by birth, descent, registration, and naturalization.
- ?? Determination of Citizenship: It specifies the criteria and procedures for determining the citizenship of individuals in case of doubts or disputes.
- ? Termination of Citizenship: The Act lays down the grounds and procedures for the termination of Indian citizenship, including renunciation, deprivation, and cancellation.
- ??‍?? Dual Citizenship: The Act addresses the issue of dual citizenship and provides guidelines for individuals holding Indian citizenship along with citizenship of another country.