Legal Question in Immigration Law in India

Sir,

I want to know what if a person has acquired citizenship of another country & fraudulently applies for an Indian passport. If he is caught by the Indian authorities then what is the punishment.


Asked on 6/06/11, 8:02 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Arent Lievens Advocates Lievens & Lievens

Apart from various criminal punishments, expulsion from India.

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Answered on 6/06/11, 9:01 am
Sanjay Kalra Sanjay Kalra & Associates

There is no dual citizenship in the world only you could get Green card . For example if you are an american citizen (NRI) can apply for OCI card ( Overseas citizenship of India ) this card is like a Green Card. If what you have said then the person would face criminal prosecution and would be deported.

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Answered on 6/06/11, 10:43 am
KarVai Legal Solutions Rajiv Gupta 9811284735 Ch.No: 359, Western Wing, Tis Hazari, Delhi www.karvai.in

criminal punishment.

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Answered on 6/07/11, 1:02 am
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

apart from deportation, he is also liable for offences enumerated under the passport

Act.

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Answered on 6/09/11, 2:45 am


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