Modes of Loss
Termination of Indian Citizenship
PART I — VOLUNTARY & AUTOMATIC
MODE 01
By Renunciation
- Voluntary declaration
- Full age & capacity
- Minor child loses citizenship
- Minor resumes at 18
MODE 02
By Termination
- Acquiring foreign citizenship
- Automatic loss
- Operation of law
- Suspended during war
PART II — COMPULSORY DEPRIVATION
MODE 03A
Deprivation: Fraud
- Compulsory termination
- Fraudulent acquisition
- False representation
- Concealing material facts
MODE 03B
Deprivation: Disloyalty
- Disloyalty to Constitution
- Unlawfully trading with enemy
- During war times
- Sedition or treason
MODE 03C
Deprivation: Absence
- Imprisoned for two years
- Within 5 years registration
- Outside India seven years
- Continuous absence
Return to Index: Indian Polity