The Foreigners Act, 1946

The Foreigners Act, 1946 is an act of the Indian Parliament that regulates the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India. The Act lays down the procedures for the registration of foreigners, their movements within India, and their deportation. The Act also empowers the Central Government to make rules and orders for carrying out the provisions of the Act. Under this Act, the Central Government may prohibit, restrict, or regulate the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India, if it considers it necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the state, or public order. The Act applies to all foreigners in India, including refugees and stateless persons.