Article 6 – Constitution of India 

Article 6 – Constitution of India 

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Article 6 – Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan

Bare Act Text

Notwithstanding anything in article 5, a person who has migrated to the territory of India from the territory now included in Pakistan shall be deemed to be a citizen of India at the commencement of this Constitution if—

• (a) he or either of his parents or any of his grandparents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935; and
• (b) (i) in the case where such person has so migrated before the nineteenth day of July, 1948, he has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India since the date of his migration, or
• (ii) in the case where such person has so migrated on or after the nineteenth day of July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen of India by an officer appointed in that behalf by the Government of the Dominion of India on an application made by him therefor to such officer before the commencement of this Constitution in the form and manner prescribed by that Government:

Provided that no person shall be so registered unless he has been resident in the territory of India for at least six months immediately preceding the date of his application.

Explanation in Simple Language

This Article grants citizenship to certain migrants from Pakistan subject to residence and registration conditions.

Illustrations

A migrant entering India before 19 July 1948 and residing continuously was deemed a citizen.

Important Case Laws

Primarily interpreted in historical and partition-related disputes.

Practical Notes

This provision is of historical relevance today.

FAQs

Q. Is Article 6 applicable today?
A. Only for historical determination of citizenship.

Article 6 – Constitution of India 

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