The Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with the determination of citizenship on or after
26th January, 1950
26th November, 1949
15th August, 1947
14th August, 1947
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– The Constitution (Articles 5-11) dealt with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution (Jan 26, 1950).
– November 26, 1949, is the date the Constitution was adopted and enacted, and certain provisions relating to citizenship, elections, provisional Parliament, etc., came into force immediately. However, the Citizenship Act, 1955 specifically addresses citizenship determination post-commencement of the Constitution.
– August 15, 1947, was India’s Independence Day.