Download or read book Background to Indian Law written by Sir George Claus Rankin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1946, this book was written to provide British lawyers with a guide to the legal processes of India, particularly those lawyers engaging with Indian law for the first time. The text is divided into two main parts: civil law and criminal law. A list of cases cited is included at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of Indian law and legal history.