- If the citizen has obtained the citizenship by fraud.
- If the citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India.
- If the citizen has unlawfully traded or communicated with the enemy during a war.
- If the citizen has, within five years after registration or naturalisation, been imprisoned in any country for two years.
- If the citizen has violated the provisions of the Citizenship Act (1955) or any other law specified by the Central Government.
- If it is necessary in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country, or in the interests of the general public.
- If the marriage of an overseas citizen of India cardholder has been dissolved or if he/she has solemnised marriage with any other person during the subsistence of such marriage.