over, or if the suit involves
a question of tribal right or customs,
or of right to, on possession of,
immovable property."
The learned ... Rules apply only to the disputes between the tribes
known as the Khasi or the Janitias. They do not govern the
disputes between
United Khasi
and jaintia Hills District in the Tribal Areas of Assam,
having been elected as such by the Myntri electors according
to custom ... custom by which the Siem could be removed only by a
referendum. It held that after the coming into force of the
Constitution, the Khasi
accordance with the existing customs prevailing in the Elaka
concerned, is also bad. It gives legal sanctity to a customs which itself is in
breach ... custom is to appoint one Dolloi
who has to perform both administrative as well as religious functions.
Moreover under the United Khasi-Jaintia Hills Autonomous
succession was applicable
to them. They did not prove any special custom alleged them.
In "Law Enforcement in Tribal Areas ... national community" at pages 90-91 he
explained the customs among the hills living in Madhya
Pradesh and Rajasthan who constitute largest tribal group
with the other Indian tribal groups,
are being encouraged to adopt new customs and to become
fully participating members of Indian society". (page ... James Hastings, Vol. IX, it has been stated as to how Munda
customs are being changed with the impact of the influence
of Christianity. Referring
Rajnesh vs Neha on 4 November, 2020
Equivalent citations: AIR 2021 SUPREME COURT 569, AIRONLINE
Tek Bahadur Bhujil vs Debi Singh Bhujil And Ors. on 26 February, 1965
Equivalent citations
Chebrolu Leela Prasad Rao vs State Of A.P. . on 22 April, 2020
Equivalent citations
The Tulsipur Sugar Co. Ltd vs The Notified Area Committee, Tulsipur on 27 February, 1980
Abhiram Singh vs C.D. Commachen (Dead) By Lrs.& Ors on 2 January, 2017
