Foreigners Act 1946 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes By Taxmann’s Editorial Board

Foreigners Act 1946 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes ] by Taxmann provides a consolidated legal framework governing foreigners’ entry, presence, and exit in India. This publication presents the text of the Foreigners Act and its allied rules and orders, including the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939; the Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992; and the Foreigners Order, 1948. The book is designed to serve as a clear, authoritative resource, enriched with succinct section notes and references.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Professionals & Practitioners – Advocates, legal advisors, and government counsels requiring a handy reference to the key laws, rules, and orders governing foreigners in India
• Law Enforcement Agencies – Police personnel, immigration authorities, and administrative officials tasked with enforcing and interpreting provisions related to foreign nationals
• Judicial Officers & Quasi-Judicial Bodies – Judges, members of tribunals, and other adjudicatory forums who need to interpret and apply these statutes
• Academicians & Students – Researchers, law professors, and students looking to gain an in-depth understanding of India’s legal framework for foreigners
• NGOs & Policy Think Tanks – Organisations working on migration, citizenship rights, or refugee-related issues that require clear legislative references

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Foreigners Act [Act No. 31 of 1946 ] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Bare Act Format with Section Notes] Presents the original legislative text along with succinct notes to aid comprehension, including clarifications on specific provisions
• [Comprehensive Coverage] Incorporates all major statutory provisions related to the control and regulation of foreigners in India—Acts, Rules, and Orders—under one cover
• [Updated & Amended] Reflects the latest amendments and legal developments up to the 2025 edition
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [User-friendly Layout] Clear headings, marginal notes, and cross-references to help readers navigate complex provisions
• [Relevant Case Law References] Where appropriate, section notes include indicative judicial rulings or references to landmark decisions

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Acts & Rules – The core legislative materials, presented in chronological order:
  • Foreigners Act, 1946
  • Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939
  • Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992
  • Foreigners Order, 1948
• Section-wise Notes – Each section or rule is followed by concise notes, commentary, or references to relevant case laws
• Subject Index/Quick Reference – Enables readers to locate topics and provisions swiftly