Explore the profound impact of colonial law on women’s legal status in India with “Women and Colonial Law: A Feminist Social History.” This essential read for law and history students, and general readers, unveils critical colonial moments and legal decisions that continue to shape women’s rights today. Discover key terminology crucial for understanding contemporary Indian women’s legal standing. Drawing on cutting-edge Indian historical research and feminist legal studies, the book meticulously tracks evolving feminist perspectives on women and law over the last three decades. Featuring diverse regional examples and cases, it offers a complex and nuanced social history of the colonial era. Available Open Access on Cambridge Core.