castes
- plural of caste.
Example Sentences
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All the 269 accused denied the allegations against them, but in 2011, a trial court convicted them, pronouncing them guilty under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023
The law will also apply to the seats that are already reserved for some of India's most disadvantaged communities known as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023
In 2011, around 17 percent of India's population, which now totals over 1.3 billion people, were Dalits, who are officially referred to as "Scheduled Castes" in government records.
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2021
The issue of the land dispute is due to be heard soon by the National Commission of Scheduled Castes.
From New York Times • May 29, 2014
Cupid's Lake is peopled by Castes of various persuasions; we made for the Robber quarter first.
From Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India by Carmichael, Amy
