Constitution of India · Section Article 11
Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law
Article 11 — Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law
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.
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS General
Plain English Summary
This article states that the Parliament has the power to create laws that control how citizenship is acquired and terminated in India. It means the government, through Parliament, decides the rules for who is a citizen and how that status can change.
Key Points
- Parliament has the authority to make laws regarding citizenship.
- These laws cover both gaining citizenship and losing citizenship.
- This power allows the government to define the criteria for citizenship.
- The provisions in this article limit the power of other parts of the Constitution from interfering with Parliament's role in citizenship matters.
Why It Matters
This article establishes that citizenship is not an automatic right but is governed by specific laws made by the Parliament, ensuring a structured and legal process for determining who belongs to the country.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.