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The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that an Indian passport functions primarily as a travel document rather than definitive proof of citizenship. Constitutional provisions and the Citizenship Act of 1955 establish legal status based on birth, descent, or naturalization. While a passport indicates the government's satisfaction regarding an applicant's status, courts have historically mandated the examination of comprehensive civil registration records to conclusively resolve complex nationality disputes.
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