Volume : II, Issue : III, December - 2012

Customary Laws and Practices in North East India : Records and Reports Preserved in law Research Institute (Lri), Gauhati

M Parwez

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The North East India is home of more than 300 ethnic tribes, who have distinct identity shaped by the geographical, historical and political factors. These simple hill societies do not possess any codified law – necessary for social control. They administer themselves according to norms evolved within the respective societies usually termed as customary laws. The Colonial administration rarely interfered with these laws – even in the criminal matter unless it infringes the basic human rights. The policy of non interference expressed in different legislative acts and in the recommendation of various commissions. All these areas are governed according to sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution. The Law Research Institute , Gauhati High Court has contributed greatly in compiling such laws.

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M Parwez Customary Laws and Practices in North East India : Records and Reports Preserved in law Research Institute (Lri), Gauhati Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.II, Issue.III December 2012

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