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SANJAY KUMAR, M. V. MURALIDARAN
Gainaichung Malangmei – Appellant
Versus
State of Manipur – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Sanjay Kumar; CJ. - Preceded by a long and checkered history, ancient as well as litigative, factual narrative in these cases needs recount at length and in detail.
2. The 'Zeliangrong' are one of the indigenous Naga communities in Manipur. 'Zeliangrong' comprises Zeme, Liangmei and Rongmei (Kabui) Tribes combined. It is derived from 'Ze' from Zeme, 'Liang' from Liangmei and 'Rong' from Rongmei. In these indigenous tribes, the posts of 'Khunbu' and 'Khullakpa' were in vogue since times immemorial. 'Khunbu' refers to the founder/owner of the village whereas 'Khullakpa' is the Headman or administrator of the village. The post of 'Khullakpa' is sacrosanct as he is the representative of the village in all religious rites, apart from being its administrator. The office of 'Khullakpa' is not considered hereditary in the sense of a son automatically succeeding his father, though a son or a younger brother stands a good chance of assuming office after the death of the incumbent. The usual tradition is that the vacancy in this office would be filled up with the senior-most serving male of the clan to which the deceased belonged and, generally, he who is selected as 'Khullakpa' holds
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