The Garo customary laws and the application of general laws in Garo Hills
essay 1995 Marak, Julius

GaroAsia > South Asia
In this paper, Marak discusses the administration of justice among the Garo. In the pre-British period, all cases were tried and settled by the village headmen (NOKMA) and their council. Wrongful acts consisted of any act which hurt or damaged a pers...