Article 5 of Indian Constitution: Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.
Article 5 Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution – Constitution Of India
- At the commencement of this Constitution, every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and who was born in the territory of India; or
- either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or
- who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years immediately preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of India
Summary on Article 5 of the Indian Constitution
| Article | Content |
|---|---|
| Article 5 | Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. |
| Citizenship Criteria | 1. Born in the territory of India. 2. Either of whose parents was born in the territory of India. 3. Ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years immediately preceding the commencement of the Constitution. | |
| Citizenship Status | Those who meet any of the three mentioned criteria shall be recognized as citizens of India at the time the Constitution comes into effect. |
FAQs on Article 4 of the Indian Constitution
What is the significance of Article 5 in the Indian Constitution?
Article 5 defines the criteria for Indian citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. It lays down the conditions that determine who is considered a citizen of India when the Constitution came into effect.
What are the key criteria for Indian citizenship under Article 5?
The criteria for Indian citizenship under Article 5 are based on: Birth in the territory of India.
Either of whose parents was born in the territory of India.
Being ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years immediately preceding the commencement of the Constitution.
How does Article 5 affect individuals born after the commencement of the Constitution?
Article 5 only deals with individuals’ citizenship status at the commencement of the Constitution. It does not address the citizenship status of individuals born after that date, which is determined by subsequent laws and regulations.