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| Article 11 of the Indian Constitution |
Article 11 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law
🔹 In Brief:
Article 11 empowers the Parliament of India to make laws regarding citizenship — including its acquisition, termination, and other related matters.
It states:
"Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Part shall derogate from the power of Parliament to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship."
✅ Key Points:
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Gives complete authority to Parliament to make citizenship laws.
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Overrides Articles 5 to 10, allowing Parliament to add, change, or cancel citizenship rules.
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Based on this, Parliament enacted the Citizenship Act, 1955 (which is still in force with amendments).
📌 Why It Matters:
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Makes the Constitution flexible regarding citizenship.
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Allows citizenship rules to evolve with changing times and circumstances (e.g., laws for Overseas Citizens, or CAA 2019).
🧾 Example:
Any future law passed by Parliament—like granting or revoking citizenship for refugees, NRIs, or foreign spouses—is valid under the authority given by Article 11.
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