[Omitted.]
Section 12 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with [Omitted.]. [Power to confer rights of Indian citizen or citizens of certain country.] Omitted by s. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1955.
[Power to confer rights of Indian citizen or citizens of certain country.] Omitted by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 3-12-2004).
Section 12, The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955).
Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Citizenship Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Citizenship Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Power to confer rights of Indian citizen or citizens of certain country.] Omitted by s.
How do I find court cases under Section 12 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 12, section 12 Citizenship Act 1955, section 12 of the Citizenship Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 12 of the Citizenship Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Citizenship Act, cited as Citizenship Act 1955 12, 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
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- 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 20 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.