Supreme Court of India · 1960-09-07
SMT. SHANNO DEVI vs MANGAL SAIN
- Citation / case number
- SC 1960/3
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SMT. SHANNO DEVI
- Respondent
- MANGAL SAIN
- Author
- DAS, S.K.,HIDAYATULLAH, M.,GUPTA, K.C. DAS,SHAHC.,AYYANGAR, N. RAJAGOPALA
- Bench
- DAS, S.K.,HIDAYATULLAH, M.,GUPTA, K.C. DAS,SHAH, J.C.,AYYANGAR, N. RAJAGOPALA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court interpreted Article 6 of the Constitution of India, determining that 'migrated to the territory of India' refers to individuals who moved to India with the intention of permanent residence. The Court held that the respondent, who had moved from Pakistan and intended to settle in India, satisfied the criteria for citizenship under Article 6. The judgment affirmed the respondent's status as a citizen, thereby upholding his election to the Punjab Legislative Assembly.