Explore the intricate workings of legal pluralism in rural India with this vital ethnography. Discover how non-state forums and actors process disputes and engage with state law in coastal Maharashtra and agrarian Uttarakhand. This insightful study offers a nuanced understanding of community justice systems and their intersection with Indian law. A must-read for legal scholars, anthropologists, and students of Indian society, shedding light on neglected dialogues in dispute resolution.