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Bombay HC's BIG Verdict: Aadhaar, PAN or Voter ID Alone Do Not Make an Indian Citizen
The Bombay High Court affirmed that identity documents do not grant citizenship, stressing the Citizenship Act of 1955 governs nationality and illegal migrants cannot acquire citizenship legally.
- During a bail hearing on Tuesday, the Bombay High Court refused bail to Babu Abdul Ruf Sardar, stating possession of Aadhaar, PAN or voter ID does not confer citizenship.
- The Citizenship Act of 1955 establishes who can be a citizen, how citizenship can be acquired and lost, as explained by Justice Amit Borkar.
- During the hearing, the Bombay High Court noted that Sardar allegedly obtained forged Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, and Indian passport to pose as a citizen.
- The Bombay High Court refused bail to Babu Abdul Ruf Sardar, citing serious allegations and police fears he might abscond during ongoing document verification.
- Highlighting the legal separation, the Bombay High Court emphasized this distinction safeguards India’s sovereignty and prevents wrongful claims on citizen benefits.
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Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID not sufficient to prove Indian citizenship: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court refused bail to an alleged Bangladeshi immigrant, ruling out Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID as insufficient documents to prove citizenship. The alleged Bangladeshi immigrant was booked by the Maharashtra police last year for reportedly misleading government officials into obtaining an Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, income tax records and other documents. The Bombay High Court said the Citizenship Act of 1955 is the …
'Aadhaar, voter ID not enough': Which documents make one an Indian citizen?
Merely having documents such as Aadhaar card, PAN card or voter ID does not, by itself, make someone a citizen of India. These documents are meant for identification or availing services, says HC bench.
Aadhaar Card, PAN, Voter ID Not Proof Of Citizenship: HC Denies Bail To Alleged Bangladeshi
The Bombay High Court denied bail to a man suspected to be an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant. The court stated that possessing documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID doesn't prove citizenship.
Bombay High Court: Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID Do Not Grant Indian Citizenship, Cites Citizenship Act 1955
The Bombay High Court ruled that possession of Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID does not confer Indian citizenship, highlighting the Citizenship Act of 1955 as the primary law governing nationality. Bail was denied to an accused illegal migrant using forged documents.
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