

The Citizenship Act, 1955 is the principal legislation governing acquisition, determination, and termination of Indian citizenship. This 2025 updated edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with comments, incorporating the most recent statutory developments and executive notifications of national importance.
This edition is comprehensively updated with the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), brought into force through Order S.O. No. 1231(E), dated 11th March, 2024, issued under Section 6B(1) of the Act, ensuring complete and accurate coverage of the latest legal position.
The book also includes the Citizenship Rules, 2009, as amended by G.S.R. 172(E), dated 11th March, 2024, along with the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003, and other relevant notifications and orders, making it a single, authoritative reference on citizenship law in India.
To support judicial and practical interpretation, this edition is supplemented with Supreme Court Guidelines, offering clarity on constitutional and statutory issues surrounding citizenship, naturalisation, registration, and related administrative processes.
This volume is an essential resource for constitutional lawyers, government officials, academicians, researchers, law students, judicial service aspirants, and policy professionals dealing with citizenship and nationality laws.
Key Highlights
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Bare Act with Comments
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Latest 2025 Edition
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Covers The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955)
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Updated with:
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Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)
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Order S.O. No. 1231(E), dated 11-3-2024
(issued under Section 6B(1), w.e.f. 11-3-2024)
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Includes:
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The Citizenship Rules, 2009, as amended by
G.S.R. 172(E), dated 11-3-2024 -
The Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003
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Relevant Notifications and Orders
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Along with:
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Supreme Court Guidelines
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Clear, updated, and practitioner-friendly layout
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Ideal for:
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Constitutional and administrative law practice
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Academic study and research
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Judicial and competitive law examinations
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