A Digest Of Hindu Law: As Administered In The Courts Of The Madras Presidency (1877) - Hardcover

""A Digest of Hindu Law: As Administered in the Courts of the Madras Presidency"" is a comprehensive guide to the legal system of Hinduism as practiced in India during the late 19th century. Written by Henry Stewart Cunningham, a British colonial administrator and scholar of Indian law, the book provides a detailed overview of the various legal codes and customs that govern Hindu society, including property rights, inheritance, marriage and divorce, and criminal law. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including ancient Hindu texts, legal treatises, and court cases, Cunningham offers a nuanced and detailed analysis of the legal system and its application in practice. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars of Indian law and history, as well as anyone interested in understanding the complex legal and social structures of Hindu society.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.