Article 8 – Constitution of India 

Article 8 – Constitution of India 

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Article 8 – Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India

Bare Act Text

Notwithstanding anything in article 5, any person who or either of whose parents or any of whose grandparents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935, and who is ordinarily residing in any country outside India shall be deemed to be a citizen of India if he has been registered as a citizen of India by the diplomatic or consular representative of India in the country where he is for the time being residing on an application made by him therefor to such diplomatic or consular representative, whether before or after the commencement of this Constitution, in the form and manner prescribed by the Government of the Dominion of India or the Government of India.

Explanation in Simple Language

This Article provides citizenship to persons of Indian origin residing abroad through registration.

Illustrations

A person of Indian origin residing abroad may acquire citizenship through registration.

Important Case Laws

Registration is discretionary.

Practical Notes

Now governed mainly by the Citizenship Act, 1955.

FAQs

Q. Is citizenship automatic under Article 8?
A. No, registration is mandatory.

Article 8 – Constitution of India 

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