Publisher's Synopsis
"Cases Illustrative of Oriental Life, and the Application of English law to India, Decided in H. M. Supreme Court at Bombay" offers a fascinating glimpse into the legal landscape of 19th-century India under British rule. Authored by Erskine Perry, this collection of cases provides invaluable insights into the complexities of applying English law within the context of Indian society and customs. The book presents a detailed record of legal proceedings in the Supreme Court at Bombay, shedding light on the interactions between British legal principles and local traditions. These cases offer a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and legal challenges of the time, making it essential reading for legal historians, scholars of South Asian studies, and anyone interested in the history of British colonialism and its impact on India.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
