Regions & Countries

India    

Citation

AIR 1954 All 173

Year Decided

1953    

Court

Allahabad HC    India    

Supporting Link(s)

State v Mt. Dukhtari [AIR 1954 All 173] 

Relevant Legislation (Internal Link)

The Influx from Pakistan (Control) Act, 1949

Summary/Remarks

The court held that: (1) The term "domicile" in Rule 31 of the Permit System Rules, 1949 was not limited to just acquired domicile, and would also include domicile by birth. (2) The Dominion Legislature has competency to legislate on matters of admission, emigration or expulsion from India under the List I, Section 100, Government of India Act, 1935.

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