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.
Article 11: Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 11 |
| Marginal note | Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 39 |
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