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in Tamil Nadu is even more insulting, and hence is even more an offence.

6. Similarly, in Tamil Nadu there is a caste called "Parayan" but the word "Parayan" is also used in a derogatory sense. The word "paraparayan" is even more derogatory.

7. In our opinion use of the words "Pallan", "pallapayal", "Parayan" or "paraparayan" with intent to insult is highly objectionable and is also an offence under the SC/ST Act. It is just unacceptable in the modern age, just as the words "Nigger" or "Negro" are unacceptable for African-Americans today (even if they were acceptable 50 years ago). ...."