Section 9 of CA : Section 9: Termination Of Citizenship

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where Priya, a citizen of India, accepts a job offer in Canada and decides to become a Canadian citizen through naturalisation. According to Section 9(1) of The Citizenship Act, 1955, the moment Priya acquires Canadian citizenship, she will automatically cease to be an Indian citizen.

Later, Priya wishes to move back to India and claims she never lost her Indian citizenship. The Indian authorities, as per Section 9(2), will investigate the matter. They will determine the facts of her case, such as when and how she obtained Canadian citizenship, to confirm whether she indeed lost her Indian citizenship as per the law.