Hindu Law as Administered in British India [Hardcover]
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Hindu Law as Administered in British India [Hardcover]

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A comprehensive examination of Hindu law as it was practiced and administered within the British Indian legal system. This scholarly work by Sir Ernest John Trevelyon provides historical insights into the intersection of traditional Hindu legal principles and colonial British governance.

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This seminal work explores the complex relationship between Hindu legal traditions and British colonial administration in India. Sir Ernest John Trevelyon presents a detailed analysis of how Hindu law was interpreted, applied, and modified within the framework of British legal institutions during the colonial period.

The book serves as a crucial historical document for understanding the legal pluralism that characterized British India, where indigenous legal systems coexisted with English common law. Trevelyon examines key aspects of Hindu law including property rights, marriage, inheritance, and religious obligations, demonstrating how British judges and administrators navigated these issues.

Essential for scholars of Indian history, legal studies, and postcolonial studies, this work illuminates the intellectual and practical challenges of administering justice across different legal traditions. The author’s detailed observations provide valuable context for understanding modern Indian law’s colonial foundations.

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Author

Sir Ernest John Trevelyan
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789369207275

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