Article 7 – Constitution of India 

Article 7 – Constitution of India 

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Article 7 – Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan

Bare Act Text

Notwithstanding anything in articles 5 and 6, a person who has after the first day of March, 1947, migrated from the territory of India to the territory now included in Pakistan shall not be deemed to be a citizen of India:

Provided that nothing in this article shall apply to a person who, after having so migrated to the territory now included in Pakistan, has returned to the territory of India under a permit for resettlement or permanent return issued by or under the authority of any law for the time being in force.

Explanation in Simple Language

This Article excludes persons who migrated to Pakistan from Indian citizenship, subject to exception.

Illustrations

A person migrating to Pakistan but returning with a valid resettlement permit may regain citizenship.

Important Case Laws

Interpreted strictly in post-partition cases.

Practical Notes

Permit for resettlement is crucial for exception.

FAQs

Q. Can citizenship revive automatically?
A. No, permit is required.

Article 7 – Constitution of India 

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