KULATHIL MAMMU vs THE STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court interpreted the term 'migrated' in Article 7 of the Constitution of India, holding that it encompasses a broader meaning than merely moving with the intention of permanent residence. The Court overruled the precedent set in Smt. Shanno Devi v. Mangal Sain, A.I.R. 1961 S.C. 58, asserting that migration does not include involuntary movement or temporary stays. The Court concluded that the appellant, having moved to Pakistan at a young age and returned without valid documents, was correctly classified as a foreigner under Article 7.