indian law

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Definition of indian law in English English dictionary

Legal practices and institutions of India. Indian law draws on a number of sources, beginning with the customs of the ancient Vedas and later accretions of Hindu law, which largely concern social matters such as marriage and succession. After the Arab invasions of the 8th century, Islamic law (see Sharah) was introduced in some areas, particularly in the north. English common law became the residual law in jurisdictions under British colonial control, while the Portuguese and French used their own laws in their colonies. Since independence (1947), India has aimed at developing a unified civil code and updating its criminal code

Hyphenation

In·di·an law

Turkish pronunciation

îndiın lô

Pronunciation

/ˈəndēən ˈlô/ /ˈɪndiːən ˈlɔː/