India: Immigration

The Madras High Court intervened in a case involving a blacklisted Sri Lankan national seeking emergency entry into India to care for his critically ill mother, balancing immigration regulations against humanitarian considerations.

On 30 April 2026, the Central Government notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 to amend the Citizenship Rules, 2009. The amendments effect a transition from a paper based and officer driven administrative regime to a centralized digital system.

The administration of citizenship and overseas citizen status in India has undergone a paradigmatic shift with the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 30th April 2026.