Part II - Citizenship • Article

Article 11 Simplified: Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law

Article 11 gives Parliament the power to make any rules about citizenship. This led to the Citizenship Act of 1955.

Official Text

Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Part shall derogate from the power of Parliament to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship.

Simple Meaning

Article 11 gives Parliament the power to make any rules about citizenship. This led to the Citizenship Act of 1955.

Explain Like Ten

The Constitution only made rules for citizenship in the beginning. Article 11 says that for all future rules—like how to become an Indian citizen today—the Parliament has the power to make new laws.

Student Mode

Gives Parliament plenary power to regulate the right of citizenship by law. This led to the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Example

When the government introduced the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), they were using the power given to Parliament by Article 11.

Key Takeaway

Only Parliament can change citizenship rules for the modern day.

FAQs

Who makes current citizenship rules?

The Parliament of India, using the power granted by Article 11.

What is the main citizenship law today?

The Citizenship Act, 1955, which has been amended several times (including 2019).