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Overview of Hindu Law and Its Evolution by Nickolas Young is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the history and evolution of Hindu law. It begins by explaining how Hindu law originated from ancient Sanskrit texts on dharma (religious and legal duty) known as Dharmaśāstra. It then discusses how classical Hindu law was practiced locally with variation. During British colonial rule, the British codified aspects of Hindu law from the Dharmaśāstra texts into Anglo-Hindu law. After Indian independence, Hindu law became part of the legal system established by the Indian constitution an
- Author
- Nickolas Young
- Language
- EN