The Indian Legal System An Enquiry

Mahendra Pal Singh, Profesor, Centre for Comparative Law, National Law University, Delhi, Niraj Kumar, Assistant Professor, National Law University, Delhi

Mahendra Pal Singh is Chancellor, Central University of Haryana, India, and Chair Professor, Centre for Comparative Law, National Law University, Delhi, India

Niraj Kumar is Assistant Professor, National Law University, Delhi, India

Foreword by Upendra Baxi
Acknowledgements
Preface
List of Statutes (Chronological)
List of Cases (In order of appearance)
List of Tables (In order of appearance)
Summary of Arguments
Introduction
1. Tracing the History of Legal System in India
2. Historical & Contemporary Deviations from the State Legal System in India
3. Examples of Alternate Legal Systems in India
Conclusion
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III: State Profiles Indicating Reliance on Traditional, Non-State Legal Systems
Bibliography
Index of Cases Illustrating Judicial Engagement with Customary Law in India
Index