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Nationality means Citizenship; quality of being part of a particular
nation; patriotism; national ownership (of property). It is the status of
belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization. Nationality
is, in English usage, the legal relationship between a person and a
country.
“Nationality” in the sense of citizenship of a certain state must not
be confused with nationality as meaning membership of a certain nation in
the sense of race. ….. [London Borough of Ealing vs. Race Relations Board
(1972) 1 All ER 104]
'Nationality’ has reference to the jural relationship which may arise for
consideration under international law. In other words, nationality
determines the civil rights of a person, natural or artificial particularly
with reference to international law. ….. [State Trading Corporation vs.
Commercial Tax Officer AIR 1963 SC 1811]
See, The Bangladesh Citizenship (Temporary Provisions) Order, 1972 (P.O.
No. 149 of 1972).
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