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Migrated, The word 'migrated' is capable both of a narrower meaning as well as of a wider meaning. In its narrower connotation it means going from one place to another with the intention of residing permanently in the latter place; in its wider connotation it simply means going from one place to another whether or not with any intention of permanent residence in the latter place. In Webster's dictionary (Second Edition, 1937), the word 'migrate' means 'to go from one place to another; especially to move from one country, region or place of abode or sojourn to another, with a view to residence; to move.' Corpus Juris Secundum published in 1948 gives the same meaning except that it adds one more meaning namely, 'to change one's place of residence', Kulathil Mammu v. State of Kerala, AIR 1966 SC 1614 (1616): (1966) 3 SCR 706. [Constitution of India, Art. 7]

The word 'migrated' was capable of two meanings. In its narrower connotation it meant going from one place to another with the intention of residing permanently in the latter place; in its wider connotation it simply meant going from one place to another whether or not with the intention of permanent residence in the latter place. In art. 7 the word was used in its wider sense though it did not take in movement which was involuntary or for a specific purpose and for a short and limited period, State of Assam v. Jilkadar Ali, AIR 1972 SC 2166 (2169): (1972) 2 SCC 320: (1973) 1 SCR 685. [Constitution of India, Art. 7]