A Short Treatise On Hindu Law: As Administered In The Courts Of British India

“A Short Treatise on Hindu Law: As Administered in the Courts of British India” by Herbert Cowell offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of Hindu legal principles as applied during British rule. The book outlines doctrines on inheritance, marriage, property, and civil obligations, reflecting both traditional Hindu jurisprudence and its adaptation in colonial courts. Cowell bridges classical Hindu texts with British legal interpretations, making the work a foundational guide for colonial administrators, legal professionals, and scholars seeking to understand the hybrid legal system in British India.