Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of OCI Card Application Under Section 7A of Citizenship Act, 1955 — Petitioner Born in USA to Indian-Origin Parents Held Eligible for OCI Card Despite Not Being a 'Person of Indian Origin' Under Section 2(1)(ee). The Court Interpreted Section 7A Beneficially to Include Descendants of Indian-Origin Persons Born Abroad.
20 Dec 2016The petitioner, Dr. Sunil Kiran Noothi, a scientist residing in Mumbai, was born in the United States of America to parents of Indian origin. He appli...






