(2) Acquisition of Indian citizenship: The Central Government may, on an application, register as a citizen of India under section 5 of the Citizenship Act 1955 any person (not being an illegal migrant) if s/he meets certain criteria; Loss of Indian citizenship: The Citizenship Act, 1955 also lays down three modes by which an Indian citizen may lose his/her citizenship by renunciation, termination and deprivation.; Fundamental Right: Equality before law is a fundamental right under Article 14 of Indian constitution.