Customary Laws of Nyishi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
Hina, Nabam Nakha (Dr.)
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Book ID : 40189
ISBN-10 : 81-7273-650-9 / 8172736509
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7273-650-7 / 9788172736507
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2012
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
viii, 171p., Bib., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Introduction. 2. Origin of Customary Laws. 3. Collection of Evidence, Process of Arbitration and Implementation. 4. Changes and Continuity. 5. Socio-economic and Cultural Changes Among the Nyishi. 6. Conclusions.
DESCRIPTION
This work is an attempt to throw light on the customs and customary laws of the Nyishi Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. It covers the origin of customs and customary laws of the Nyishi tribe, classification of customs and customary laws, and the institution of authorities. It also deals with important English legal maxims which have been compared with Nyishi maxims. The work elaborately deals with different types of Nyele/Nyelee (village council) and different types of rituals of the Nyishi tribes. It also covers the process and methods of collection of evidence for administration of justice via oaths and ordeals, omen examination and the role of supernatural powers in the administration of justice.