specific OCI cancellation issues projected by govt of India wrt given ground
- Grounds for Cancellation: The government has the authority to cancel OCI registration if it determines that the OCI cardholder has acted against the interests or security of India .
- Spouse based OCI: If you get divorced, you must have your OCI card cancelled .
- High Court intervention: In March 2025, the Delhi High Court set aside a government order cancelling an OCI card, noting that criticism of government policies does not equate to anti-India activities .
- Acting against the interests or security of India The government can cancel OCI registration if a cardholder is found to be acting against the interests or security of India .
- False Information: OCI registration can be cancelled if it was obtained through fraud, false representation, or concealment of material facts .
- Foreign spouse divorce: Foreign citizens who are married to a person of Indian origin and obtain an OCI card are subject to cancellation if divorced .
- Citizenship of certain countries Any foreign national who has earlier been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh is not eligible for OCI .
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