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Calcutta HC says voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN not proof of Indian citizenship

The Calcutta High Court ruled that identity cards do not prove Indian citizenship. A habeas corpus petition was dismissed as proof of citizenship was lacking. Nasir was detained after his name was removed from electoral rolls. He failed to establish his Indian citizenship within the given timeframe. The court drew adverse inferences regarding his parents' citizenship.

29 Jul 2026 5:33 pm