The Citizenship Act

The Citizenship Act is legislation that sets the rules for acquiring, determining, and terminating Indian citizenship. It outlines who is eligible to become a citizen through birth, descent, registration, or naturalization, and establishes procedures for these processes. The Act also defines grounds for losing citizenship and specifies protocols for dual citizenship and overseas Indian citizenships. Its primary aim is to regulate and maintain the legal status of Indian citizens, ensuring clarity and consistency in citizenship rights and responsibilities across the country.