A Digest of the Hindu Law of Inheritance and Partition: From the Replies of the Sâstris in the Several Courts of the Bombay Presidency, With Introduct

By Raymond West

"A Digest of the Hindu Law of Inheritance and Partition," with the subtitle "From the Replies of the S stris in the Several Courts of the Bombay Presidency, With Introductions, Notes, and an Appendix," offers a comprehensive exploration of Hindu legal traditions concerning property rights and family divisions. Compiled from the responses of learned S stris within the court system of the Bombay Presidency, this digest provides invaluable insight into the practical application and interpretation of Hindu law during the late 19th century.

Authored by Raymond West, this work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of inheritance and partition as understood and adjudicated within a specific historical and regional context. It remains a significant text for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution and application of Hindu law.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1147185301
• ISBN13: 9781147185300
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"