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The Evolution of the Legal System in India

Authors:
Tanarika Venisheety Naga

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Tanarika Venisheety Naga
The Shri Ram School Moulsari

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Naga, Tanarika Venisheety. "The Evolution of the Legal System in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 7, July 2024, pp. 2388-2414, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i07.020. Accessed July 2024.
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Naga, T. (2024, July). The Evolution of the Legal System in India. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(7), 2388-2414. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i07.020
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Naga, Tanarika Venisheety. "The Evolution of the Legal System in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 7 (July 2024), 2388-2414. Accessed July, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i07.020.

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ABSTRACT:
India's legal system has changed throughout the flow of time, from prehistoric times to the colonial era to today. The Indian legal system is a complex amalgam of customary rules, colonial legacies, and contemporary legal concepts. Its evolution shows centuries of sociopolitical change and cultural blending. Imagine the Indian legal system as an enormous banyan tree. Its ancient roots go deep into the lush soil of Vedic traditions and Dharmashastras, taking nourishment and sustenance from the wisdom of the past. As it matures, it intertwines with the trunks of Mauryan and Gupta influences, expanding its branches to correspond with the Islamic ideals introduced throughout the mediaeval period. The colonial era adds structure, like a sturdy scaffolding of British law codes, to shape and sustain the building. Today, the current Indian Constitution is as lofty as the tree's enormous canopy, allowing varied legal concepts and practices to evolve and flourish. The banyan tree, with its many roots and branches, represents the dynamic aspect of India's legal tradition.

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