In today's class,we saw Part 3 of our Constitution which tells about citizenship.
Citizenship: It is the legal bonding between a State and an individual, where political and civil rights are given to citizens. The authority to decide over citizenship solely lies with the Union Government ( parliament). India doesn't allow dual citizenship (An Indian can't get another nation's citizenship), single citizenship was made mandatory in the year 2003. Aliens: Other residents of a State, who are not citizens are called aliens. Fundamental rights provided by articles 15,16,19,29 and 30 do not apply to Aliens. Other fundamental rights are granted to them. The basis for providing citizenship : Our nation provided citizenship based on place of birth( jus solis), rather than blood relation ( jus sanguis) as per the recommendations made by Pt.Motilal Nehru, till 1950. For post-1950 provisions, Parliament was given full authority to make amendments regarding it. Problems with Indian Citizenship : 1) People born in Pakistan but migrated to India are provided citizenship. 2)People who migrated to Pakistan but were born in India are excluded. 3) People migrated to Pakistan in 1947, but returned are accepted after getting a special permit from Pakistan. 4) People born in India, but living abroad are accepted. For a detailed understanding of the citizenship of Pakistani immigrants please refer to articles 6 and 7. Domicile: A resident voluntarily willing to be a citizen is called a Domicile. The provisions for Domiciles to become Indian citizens are provided in article 5.
