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Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Article 11 of the Indian Constitution say?

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

Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 11?

Article 11 falls under Part II — Citizenship — of the Constitution of India.

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