Section 2 of THE REGISTRATION OF FOREIGNERS ACT, 1939
3[ (a)" foreigner " means a person who is not a citizen of India;]
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- (b)"prescribed " means prescribed by rules made under this Act. 3. Power to make rules.
Summary
- This section establishes the legal definitions for key terms used throughout the document.
- It defines a foreigner simply as any person who is not a citizen of India.
- It clarifies that the term prescribed means anything that is laid out by the rules made under this specific law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How does Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 define a foreigner?
Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 defines a foreigner as a person who is not a citizen of India.
2. What does the word prescribed mean under Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?
According to Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, prescribed means prescribed by rules made under the Act.
3. Does a person with dual citizenship outside India count as a foreigner under Section 2 of the 1939 Act if they also hold Indian citizenship?
Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 simply states a foreigner is someone who is not a citizen of India, so an Indian citizen would not be a foreigner.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, who qualifies as a foreigner?
Q2.How is the term prescribed defined in Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?
Q3.If a person gives up their foreign nationality and becomes an Indian citizen, how are they classified under Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?
Q4.Does Section 2 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 provide a definition for the word India?