Supreme Court of India
State of Orissa v. Dasarathi Meher
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We are of the view that the term “Kulis” in the English version will include members of the “Kuli” community.
Judgment, page 15
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Constitution of India – Arts.341 and 342 – 1950 Presidential Order declared “Kulis” to be Scheduled Tribe in the appellant-State – However, 1956 Presidential Order declared “Kuli” to be Scheduled Caste in Sambalpur District only while also continued declaring “Kulis” to be Scheduled Tribe in the State – Said Presidential Orders replaced by 1976 Act in which caste “Kuli” was not mentioned, however,”Kulis” was notified as Scheduled Tribe – Issue as to whether the tribe mentioned as “Kulis” in the 1976 Act includes persons belonging to the “Kuli” community – Held: After the President issues…
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