Kerala HC Directs Centre To Grant Citizenship To Two Women Who Migrated From Pakistan As Minors, Not Insist On Renunciation Certificate

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a Pakistani woman, who migrated to India as a minor and did not obtain a renunciation certificate, is eligible for Indian citizenship. The court's decision addresses the complications faced by immigrants in securing citizenship under specific conditions. It emphasizes that the requirement for a renunciation certificate, typically needed for those voluntarily acquiring foreign citizenship, is not applicable in cases like hers, where the migration occurred at a young age. The court's judgment highlights the judiciary's role in interpreting and applying citizenship laws with flexibility, considering individual circumstances.