Citizenship Act, 1955 with Rules (as amended by G.S.R. 172 (E), dated 11th March, 2024) alongwith Relevant Notification and Orders

The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955) is the principal legislation governing the acquisition, determination, registration, naturalization, renunciation, and termination of citizenship in India. This 2026 edition provides the updated text of the Act along with significant statutory orders, rules, notifications, and regulatory provisions relating to citizenship administration. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book incorporates the latest amendments to the Citizenship Rules, 2009 and includes provisions relating to the registration of citizens and issuance of national identity cards. The inclusion of Supreme Court Guidelines and relevant governmental orders makes it a comprehensive legal reference for understanding the evolving framework of citizenship law in India.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955)
• Includes Order S.O. No. 1231(E), dated 11th March, 2024
• Covers Citizenship Rules, 2009 as amended by G.S.R. 323(E), dated 30th April, 2026
• Includes Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003
• Contains relevant notifications and orders issued under citizenship law
• Features Supreme Court Guidelines relating to citizenship matters
• Updated with the latest amendments and regulatory developments
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments for enhanced legal reference and interpretation

Target Audience

This book is highly useful for advocates, judges, constitutional law practitioners, immigration law professionals, government officials, policy makers, legal researchers, academicians, law students, civil services aspirants, compliance professionals, human rights scholars, and individuals seeking an in-depth understanding of citizenship law in India. It serves as a valuable resource for studying citizenship acquisition, registration procedures, national identity card regulations, statutory compliance requirements, judicial developments, and the legal framework governing citizenship-related matters.