Madras HC rules minor cannot lose Indian citizenship because father became UK citizen

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench reportedly held that a minor cannot be stripped of Indian citizenship merely because his father acquired U.K. citizenship. Reports from The Hindu, The New Indian Express and Verdictum agree on the core ruling.

Timeline

1. 21 Oct, 08:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 21 Oct, 08:40 UTCPicked up on News
3. 21 Oct, 08:40 UTCThe Hindu reports Madras HC citizenship ruling
4. 21 Oct, 08:40 UTCNew Indian Express covers Madurai Bench ruling

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