Ewanlangki-E-Rymbai vs Jaintia Hills District Council And ...

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 3 of the United Khasi Jaintia Hills Autonomous District (Appointment and Succession of Chiefs and Headmen) Act, 1959, ruling that it does not violate Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the Constitution of India. The Court found that the provisions allowing for elections and appointments based on existing customs do not constitute discrimination against Christians, as the customs are integral to the tribal governance structure under the Sixth Schedule. Consequently, the appeals challenging the High Court's dismissal of the writ petitions were rejected.