SaralnamaCAMPUS NOTICE: Bahison Ravindran (34), born to Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu, faces citizenship crisis. Despite Indian passport and documents, he was arrested in. 1987 law requires one Indian parent for citizenship by birth. Ravindran, unaware, applied for naturalisation. Over 22,000 similar cases exist. India not signatory to UN Refugee Convention. 2019 CAA excludes Sri Lankan Tamils. First citizenship granted in 2022. Ravindran's case in Madras High Court. Next hearing:. No action till then. (Updated 24 Sep 2025, 14:57 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- CAMPUS NOTICE: Bahison Ravindran (34), born to Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu, faces citizenship crisis
- Despite Indian passport and documents, he was arrested in
- 1987 law requires one Indian parent for citizenship by birth