Petitioner, a non-citizen of India (passport requested), filed a writ petition for passport issuance. The Court held that under Section 3(1) of the Citizenship Act, she is not a citizen. The petition was dismissed, though the petitioner may apply for naturalization.
Petitioner informed that she may apply for citizenship by naturalization.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
MS HEMA ..... Petitioner Through: Mr F. K. Jha and Mr Sarwesh, Advocate.
versus
UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. ..... Respondents Through: Mr Gaurav Rohilla, Sr. Govt. Counsel, Mr Reshesh Mani Tripathi, Govt. Pleader for R-1 and R-2 with Mr Prince Roushan, Jr. Passport Assistant, PRO. Mr Jamal Akhtar, Panel Counsel, GNCTD/R-3, Delhi Police, Special Branch. Mr H. C. Nizamuddin, SPL Branch.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU O R D E R % 08.05.2019
CM No.22063/2019
W.P.(C) 4958/2019
VIBHU BAKHRU, J
MAY 08, 2019 MK
2 issues framed by the court
Whether directions can be issued to release a passport to a non-citizen.
Whether an individual born and educated in India but not a citizen qualifies for citizenship under naturalization.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Ms Hema
Union of India
Vibhu Bakhu
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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