Background to Indian Law

Originally published in 1946, this book was written to provide British lawyers with a guide to the legal processes of India.

Sir George Claus Rankin (Author)

9781316603710, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 April 2016

232 pages
24.7 x 14 x 1.6 cm, 0.33 kg

Originally published in 1946, this book was written to provide British lawyers with a guide to the legal processes of India, particularly those lawyers engaging with Indian law for the first time. The text is divided into two main parts: civil law and criminal law. A list of cases cited is included at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of Indian law and legal history.

Part I. Civil Law: Preface
1. Civil law before the codes
2. Codes as law of the land
3. Indian Succession Act
4. Codes and legislative independence
5. Specific performance in India
6. The fetter drops
7. Indian Contract Act
8. Indian Evidence Act
9. Codification or development
Part II. Criminal Law: 10. Criminal law before the Penal Code: Bengal, Agra and Madras
11. Hindu criminal law: Bombay
12. Indian Penal Code
List of cases cited
Index.

Subject Areas: Legal history [LAZ]