Hindu Law as Administered in British India

Hindu Law as Administered in British India is a work that examines the application and evolution of Hindu legal principles during British colonial rule in India. The book explores how Hindu personal law, including family, inheritance, and property rights, was interpreted and enforced by British courts. It discusses the influence of traditional Hindu texts such as the Manu Smriti and Yajnavalkya Smriti, and how British authorities adapted these laws to fit colonial administrative frameworks. The work reflects on the tensions between indigenous practices and colonial legal systems, illustrating the complex interplay of law, culture, and power during this period in Indian history.