Procedure for Applying Online for Indian Citizenship By Descent Under Section 4 (1) of The Citizenship Act, 1955

1. Introduction to Indian Citizenship:  The Constitution of India provides a single citizenship for the entire country. The Citizenship Act enacted by the Parliament in 1955 provides for acquisition, renunciation, termination, deprivation and determination of Indian citizenship. The Act provides for acquisition of Indian Citizenship by birth, descent, registration and naturalization. 2....

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The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969

(33 of 1969)(31st August, 1969) An Act to make provision relating to marriages of citizens of India outside India. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Twentieth Year of the Republic of India as follows PRELIMINARY 1. Short title: This Act may be called the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969. 2. Definitions: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires; (a) "degrees...

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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

(Act No.28 of 1961)[2Oth May. 1961] AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE GIVING OR TAKING OF DOWRY Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows: 1. SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT.- (l) This Act maybe called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 .(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. (3) It shall come into force on such date...

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The Special Marriage Act, 1954

(Act No.43 of 1954)[9th October 1954] An Act to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases, for the registration of such and certain other marriages and for divorce. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Fifth Year of the Republic of India as follows: 1. Short title, extent and commencement- (1) This Act may be called the Special Marriage Act, 1954. (2) It extends to...

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