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About The Book: Hindu Law; Principally with Reference to Such Portions of It As Concern the Administration of Justice, in the King's Courts, in India is a two-volume work by John Dawson Mayne, first published in the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive study of Hindu law, focusing on its application in British-ruled India, particularly in the courts. Mayne examines the principles, practices, and legal proceedings related to Hindu law, offering valuable insights into its impact on the administration of justice. His work became an essential reference for understanding Hindu law within the British legal framework during colonial India. About The Author: Sir Thomas Andrew Lumisden Strange (1756–1841) was a British lawyer and chief justice in both Nova Scotia and British India. He served as Chief Justice of Nova Scotia from 1790 to 1797, where he played a pivotal role in freeing enslaved Black Nova Scotians. In 1800, he became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Madras (now Chennai), India. Strange was also an early scholar of Hindu law, publishing works on the subject. He supported educational institutions and made significant contributions to the legal landscape in both Nova Scotia and India. He died in 1841. and John Dawson Mayne (1828–1917) was a distinguished British lawyer and legal expert, renowned for his influential work on the Indian Penal Code and his authoritative book Mayne's Hindu Law. After completing his legal education at Trinity College Dublin, he moved to Madras, India, where he served as a Professor of Law and Advocate-General of Madras. Mayne’s career faced scandal in Despite this, he continued his legal career in England, also becoming an avid family historian. His contributions to Indian law and his detailed family histories remain significant. The Title 'Hindu Law: Principally with Reference to Such Portions of It As Concern the Administration of Justice, in the King's Courts, in India written/authored/edited by Sir Thomas