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A Short Treatise on Hindu Law: As Administered In The Courts of British India

by Herbert Cowell
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789371694650
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 200
  • Original Price: INR 400.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 370 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

"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.

Philip Herbert Cowell (1870–1949) was a distinguished British astronomer known for his pioneering work in celestial mechanics. Born in Calcutta, he was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. He served at the Royal Greenwich Observatory and later led the HM Nautical Almanac Office. Cowell made significant contributions to the study of comet and asteroid orbits, particularly Halley's Comet. His achievements earned him prestigious awards, including the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal. Two asteroids, 4358 Lynn and 1898 Cowell, commemorate him.

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