Prevention of Social Disabilities Act, No. 21 of 1957 (Ceylon)

Parliament of Ceylon · Government Printer, Ceylon (commenced 13 April 1957); amended by Act No. 18 of 1971; consolidated text via Sri Lanka Law

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Primary statute prohibiting the imposition of social disabilities by reason of caste. Litigated in Suntharalingam v. Inspector of Police, Kankesanturai (1971) 74 NLR 457 (PC). Anchors Dossier 14 and the Śani / endurance ring.

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