Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Mandamus for Citizenship Application Consideration — Court Refuses to Fix Time Limit for Statutory Authorities. The Court held that under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, it cannot direct the authorities to consider a citizenship application within a stipulated time where an elaborate procedure is prescribed under the Citizenship Act, 1955 and Rules.
27 Jan 2025The petitioner, Jenesis, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, seeki...




