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Marriage and law among the Bhils of Rajasthan

Eastern anthropologist • 40 (2) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 87-99

By: Rūpa Singha.

Abstract
This article is a survey of the customary law, conventions, and practices regulating Bhil marriage in Rajasthan, northwest India. The author describes the various modes of marriage in Bhil society many of which are in conflict with the Indian Penal code, and how these conflicts are resolved by the traditional tribal councils in contrast to official courts of law.
Subjects
Community councils
Legal norms
Mode of marriage
Arranging a marriage
Judicial authority
Sex and marital offenses
culture
Bhil
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Scientist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
state of Rajasthan, northwest India
Notes
Roop Singh
Includes bibliographical references (p. 99)
LCCN
59030548
LCSH
Bhil (Indic people)