Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept touches upon fundamental rights, constitutional provisions related to citizenship, international law (even if India is not a signatory to all conventions), humanitarian concerns, and the role of the judiciary in protecting individual liberties. It's a recurring theme in polity and social justice.
Statelessness refers to the condition of an individual who is not considered as a national by any state under the operation of its law, leading to a lack of legal protection and fundamental rights. In India, issues of statelessness often arise for refugees and migrants, particularly those from neighboring countries, and are addressed through domestic laws like the Citizenship Act, 1955, and specific bilateral agreements.