1️⃣ The Indian government tightened OCI rules to cancel cards if holders face a prison sentence of two years or more.
2️⃣ Authorities can now revoke OCI status if the person is charged with crimes punishable by seven years or more.
3️⃣ The update came through a gazette notification under Section 7D, making it legally enforceable.
4️⃣ The rule applies to offences committed in India or abroad.
5️⃣ Even being charge-sheeted for a serious crime can trigger cancellation, not just conviction.
6️⃣ Cancelled OCI holders lose visa-free entry, work rights, and residency privileges in India.
7️⃣ The move aims to safeguard national security and law enforcement.
8️⃣ Legal experts warn that cancellation on allegations alone could raise fairness concerns.
9️⃣ OCI holders are urged to maintain a clean record and comply with Indian laws.
🔟 The government reiterates that OCI status is a privilege, not an unconditional right.
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