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  • Feb 23, 2024
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MANIPUR HC DELETES CLAUSE THAT INCLUDED MEITEIS IN LIST OF STS

Why in the news?

The Manipur High Court alters a clause from its March 27, 2023 order concerning the inclusion of the Meitei community in the state’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) list.

source:IE

Highlighting Procedural Implications for ST list:

  • The procedure for ST list inclusion involves representations to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, forwarded to the state government, then to the Registrar General of India, and ultimately to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and Parliament.
  • The Supreme Court emphasized that courts lack jurisdiction to alter entries in Presidential Orders, stressing the role of Parliament in such amendments.
Key Features of Meitei peoples

●   Identity: Meitei people, also known as Manipuri, have a distinct cultural identity.

●   Language: Meitei language, or Manipuri, serves as their primary language and is the official language of Manipur.

●   Geographical Presence: Predominantly settled in Imphal Valley, with significant populations in Indian states and neighboring countries.

●   Social Structure: Organized into clans with a prohibition on intermarriage within the same clan.