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Article 10 of The Constitution of India in hindi

Every person who is or

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.

Summary

This provision guarantees the continuation of citizenship for anyone who qualifies under the previous constitutional rules.
It acts as a safety net, ensuring that initial citizenship status is permanent unless legally altered.
It makes the ongoing right of citizenship subject to any future laws created by Parliament.
It affirms that the government cannot arbitrarily revoke citizenship without a specific law backing the action.

Practical examples

1Tariq, who secured his citizenship by registering after migrating from Pakistan, continues to be a citizen indefinitely under this rule, as long as Parliament does not pass a law altering his status.

2Meera, an Indian citizen by birth and domicile, knows her citizenship will continue seamlessly into the future unless a new parliamentary law affects her.

FAQ

1. Can my citizenship be taken away arbitrarily under Section 10 of THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA?

No, the provision guarantees the continuance of your citizenship rights, subject only to the provisions of any law that may be made by Parliament.

2. Who dictates the future of citizenship rights under Section 10 of the Constitution of India?

Parliament has the ultimate authority, as your continued citizenship is subject to any future law Parliament makes.

3. Does Section 10 of THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA apply to overseas residents?

Yes, it applies to every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen under any of the foregoing provisions, which includes the overseas registration rule.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 10 of THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, what condition applies to a person's continued right to citizenship?

Q2.Which group of people benefits from the guarantee in Section 10 of THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA?

Q3.How does Section 10 of THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA limit the executive branch's power over citizenship?

Q4.If a person became a citizen through the overseas registration process in Section 8, how does Section 10 of THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA affect them?

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