EXCLUSIVE | Passport Vs Citizenship In India: Sidharth Luthra Explains Citizenship Law & SIR Debate
EXCLUSIVE | Passport Vs Citizenship In India: Sidharth Luthra Explains Citizenship Law & SIR Debate
Business Today
- Updated Jun 27, 2026 10:00 AM IST
In this exclusive India Today interview, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court Siddharth Luthra explains the legal distinction between citizenship and a passport under Indian law. He discusses the Citizenship Act, the Constitution, Aadhaar, identity documents, and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Luthra also explains why passports are primarily travel documents, how citizenship is legally determined, and why India may need a clearer legal framework to avoid confusion. Watch the full interview for an expert legal perspective on one of the country's most debated constitutional issues.
