Constitutional Provisions
Part II of the Constitution (Articles 5–11)
PART I — AT COMMENCEMENT (JAN 26, 1950)
ARTICLE 5
Citizenship by Domicile
- Domicile in Indian territory
- Born in India
- Parents born in India
- Ordinary resident for 5 years
ARTICLE 6
Migration from Pakistan
- Migrated before July 19, 1948
- Migrated after July 19, 1948
- Requires 6-month residency
- Registration by officer
ARTICLE 7
Migration to Pakistan
- Migrated after March 1, 1947
- Lost Indian citizenship
- Returned on resettlement permit
- Registration rules apply
ARTICLE 8
Persons of Indian Origin
- Residing outside India
- Parents/Grandparents born here
- Diplomatic registration
- Consular recognition
PART II — CONTINUATION & REGULATION
ARTICLE 9
Single Citizenship
- Voluntary foreign acquisition
- Automatic Indian loss
- No dual citizenship
- Absolute allegiance transfer
ARTICLE 10
Continuance of Rights
- Enduring citizenship status
- Subject to parliamentary laws
- Continuous legal recognition
- Protection of identity
ARTICLE 11
Parliamentary Power
- Parliament regulates citizenship
- Acquisition and termination
- Plenary legislative power
- Leads to 1955 Act
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