Hindu Law and the Constitution
- Kolkata: Eastern Law House, 2018.
- 425p, 24cm.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Hindu Law Age-Old yet Age-less 2. Nature and Sources of Hindu Law 3. Was Hindu Law a 'Law in Force' with in the meaning of the Constitution? 4. Impact of Constitution on Pre-Constitution Hindu Law 5. Modern Hindu Law and the Constitution-Role of Religion 6. Hindu Law and the Constitution 7. The Source of Hindu Law in the Background of the Nature of Hindu Law 8. Principle of Justice, Equity and Good conscience as Source of Hindu Law 9. The Principle of Secularism in Hindu Law and the impact on our Constitution 10. Mimamsa Interpretation in Hindu Jurisprudence and its Relevance in Constitutional Law 11. Diverse Personal Laws In India-Hindu Code Bill and the Importance of Uniform Civil Code 12. Uniform Civil Code (Articles 44) and Personal Laws 13. Attempts to modify Muslim Personal Law and The Judgements of the Supreme Court 14. Articles 44 and Judgement after Shah Bano's Decision 15. Is 'Personal Law' A 'Law in Force' within the meaning of Articles 13 of the Constitution 16. The Concept of Secularism in the United States and the Indian Constitution 17. Western Thoughts of Secularism 18. Secularism as a Principles-Splendid Symphony of the Universal Soul 19. Supreme Court's Judgements on Hindutva, Hindu State and the Erosion of Secular Values 20. Babri Masjid-Ramjanambhumi Dispute-Its Impact on Secular Constitution and Hindu Values 21. Temple Entry, Untouchables and the Constitution