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The Citizenship Act, 1955

The Citizenship Act is an Indian law that regulates the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.

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Summary

The Citizenship Act, 1955 is an Indian law that outlines the rules and regulations regarding Indian citizenship. The act defines who is considered a citizen of India and how citizenship can be acquired, lost, or renounced. The act also provides for the registration of overseas citizens of India and regulates the rights and duties of Indian citizens. The Citizenship Act, 1955 has been amended several times to address issues related to citizenship, including illegal immigration and the rights of refugees.

Table of Contents

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# Section Link
1 Section 3: Citizenship By Birth Open
2 Section 4: Citizenship By Descent Open
3 Section 5: Citizenship By Registration Open
4 Section 6: Citizenship By Naturalization Open
5 Section 6A: Special Provisions As To Citizenship Of Persons Covered By The Assam Accord Open
6 Section 6B: Special Provisions As To Citizenship Of Person Covered By Proviso To Clause (B) Of Sub-Section (1) Of Section 2 Open
7 Section 7: Citizenship By Incorporation Of Territory Open
8 Section 7A: Registration Of Overseas Citizen Of India Cardholder Open
9 Section 7B: Conferment Of Rights On Overseas Citizen Of India Cardholder Open
10 Section 7C: Renunciation Of Overseas Citizen Of India Card Open
11 Section 7D: Cancellation Of Registration As Overseas Citizen Of India Cardholder Open
12 Section 8: Renunciation Of Citizenship Open
13 Section 9: Termination Of Citizenship Open
14 Section 10: Deprivation Of Citizenship Open
15 Section 11: [Omitted] Open
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