Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s2.16
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s2.16
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c14.s2.16
The Tantras have never been recognized as authorities on law; neither have these rules been quoted in any current authentic law book. So they have failed to influence the practical law of the present day, and the net result is that, except in Behar and some other provinces of India, the right or custom of pre-emption is not recognized as prevailing among the Hindus; and in the districts where the custom has not been judicially noticed the custom has to be proved in each case.