Which one of the following is NOT a mode of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C.
1. Sections 3 to 7 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 recognise five modes of acquiring citizenship: by birth, descent, registration, naturalisation, and incorporation of territory.
2. Petitioning the Supreme Court is NOT a recognised statutory mode of acquiring citizenship.
3. The Supreme Court adjudicates disputes about citizenship but does not 'grant' citizenship.
4. Hence option D is the correct exception.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Citizenship Act 1955 Ss. 3-7 (read with Art 11)_
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