OCI rules tightened: Citizenship holders may lose status if convicted for 2 years

The Indian government has announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders could have their registration cancelled if they are convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more. The OCI card can also be revoked if they are charge-sheeted for an offense that carries a potential jail term of seven years or more, according to a recent notification.

OCI rules tightened: Citizenship holders may lose status if convicted for 2 years
The Indian government has announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders could have their registration cancelled if they are convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more. The OCI card can also be revoked if they are charge-sheeted for an offense that carries a potential jail term of seven years or more, according to a recent notification.