Article 5 -The Constitution of India, Explained.

Article 5 of The Constitution of India (Original Text):

Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.—

At the commencement of this Constitution, every person who has his domicile in the
territory of India and—
(a) who was born in the territory of India; or
(b) either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or
(c) 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.

Explanation-Article 5 of The Constitution of India:

This article specifies the qualifications for citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution, based on domicile, birth, or residency in the territory of India.

Citizenship at Commencement of the Constitution

• Qualification Criteria:
  • Every person who, at the commencement of this Constitution, meets the following criteria shall be a citizen of India:
    • Having domicile in the territory of India.
    • Falling under one of the following categories:
      • Born in the territory of India.
      • Having at least one parent born in the territory of India.
      • Having been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for at least five years immediately preceding such commencement.

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