However, the court noted that a government press release clarified that the new definition applied solely for income tax ...

The merger was a result of a plebiscite, in which the Sikkimese people voted overwhelmingly to join India. However, the integration came with several assurances to protect the unique cultural ...

The Supreme Court, in its verdict on IT exemption to old settlers in Sikkim, had said there was no difference made out between the original inhabitants of Sikkim, namely the Bhutia-Lepchas and the ...