CITIZENSHIP AND THE CONSTITUTION: LEGAL REFLECTIONS ON IDENTITY AND  INCLUSION IN INDIA

Author(s)	Ms. SHASHI POONAM, Prof. Dr. RAJINDER VERMA
Country	India
Abstract	India is a multifaceted legal and socio-political construct that intersects with questions of identity, belonging, and inclusion. Grounded in constitutional principles and evolving statutory frameworks, the law of citizenship has undergone significant transformations since independence, reflecting the nation’s ongoing struggle to balance sovereign authority with individual rights. This paper critically examines the constitutional provisions and legislative developments related to citizenship in India, with particular focus on the Citizenship Act, 1955 and its amendments, including the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. By analyzing landmark judgments and contemporary debates surrounding mechanisms like the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR), the study assesses the impact of citizenship laws on marginalized communities and the democratic fabric of the country.
Keywords	Citizenship, Constitution of India, Identity, Inclusion, Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, NRC, NPR, Secularism, Statelessness, Constitutional Morality.
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-25

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