A Beneficial Resemblance of the Origin of Hindu Law : Religious Observation
This paper aims to improve our understanding about the prevalence and determinants of Hindu law in both historical and comparative perspectives with an introductory reflections on the nature and role of law in society, the inter relationship between religion and their sources in general, further issues covered include the triple origins of Hindu law in priestly codes, Dharmaas religious law and the controversy over religion and secularism in the courts today. Attention is given to definition of the category ‘Hindu’, attempts to legislate the universal structure of Hindu Scriptures as It is especially pertinent for students interested in comparative legal theory of Hindu law; the inter sections of law, religion, and religious practices; and the role of law in determining or reforming the social order.
