Constitution of India · Section Article 10
Continuance of the rights of citizenship
Article 10 — Continuance of the rights of citizenship
is deemed to be a citizen of India under any of the foregoing provisions of this Part shall, subject to the provisions of any law that may be made by Parliament, continue to be such citizen.
Plain English Summary
This article ensures that if you are deemed a citizen of India under any other part of the Constitution, you will continue to be a citizen of India. This means your citizenship status remains valid according to the rules set out in the Constitution.
Key Points
- If you are considered a citizen of India based on other provisions, you remain a citizen.
- This continuation of citizenship is subject to any laws that Parliament might make.
- It establishes the continuity of citizenship rights.
Why It Matters
This article provides legal certainty by ensuring that a person's status as an Indian citizen is not automatically revoked unless specific legal provisions allow it.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.