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On the Legality of Chamundeshwari Temple Takeover

The attempted takeover of the Chamundeshwari temple in Karnataka highlights state interference in Hindu religious institutions, raising concerns over constitutional rights, mismanagement, and the need for freeing temples from government control.

Anshuman Panda 6 min read

Dharma Today

The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

This article details the motivations behind codification & secularization of Hindu Law, it's “secular” and “religious” original distinction and influence of Christian theology on “Hindu law” formulation.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 18 min read

Culture And Policy

Pre-colonial History of the Dharmaśāstras

The article is Part 2 of a series on codification of law, which explores the pre-colonial History of the Dharmasāśtra tradition in an effort to highlight the appalling state of dormancy despite their contemporary relevance.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

History

Book Review | The Rajah-Moonje Pact

The Rajah-Moonje Pact by Manomay Marrathi explores the significant but often overlooked historical agreement that aimed to keep the Depressed Classes within the Hindu fold through joint electorates, setting the stage for the more well-known Poona Pact, supported by extensive archival research and documents.

Manomay Marrathi 5 min read

Cinema And Books

Codification of Law in India, Part 1

The first part of a series on the colonial-imperial project of law codification in India, its history, impact and continuing relevance.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 18 min read

History

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On the Legality of Chamundeshwari Temple Takeover

The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

Pre-colonial History of the Dharmaśāstras

Book Review | The Rajah-Moonje Pact

Codification of Law in India, Part 1