Short title
Section 1 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with short title. This Act may be called the Citizenship Act, 1955. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1955.
This Act may be called the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Section 1, The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument states that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.
Another 4 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Citizenship Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Citizenship Act is headed "Short title". This Act may be called the Citizenship Act, 1955.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Citizenship Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Citizenship Act 1955 1, section 1 Citizenship Act 1955, section 1 of the Citizenship Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 1 of the Citizenship Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Notification dated 10th January 2020 under Citizenship(Amendment) Act, 2019 (2020).
When did Section 1 of the Citizenship Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Citizenship Act, cited as Citizenship Act 1955 1, came into force on 30 Dec 1955, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 6A. Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord990 words
- 18. Power to make rules681 words
- 5. Citizenship by registration638 words
- 10. Deprivation of citizenship554 words
- 4. Citizenship by descent523 words
- 2. Interpretation520 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.