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100			_aDhagamwar, Vasudha
245			_aInvasion of criminal law by religion, custom and family law
260			_c2003
300			_ap.1483-492.
362			_a12 Apr
520			_aFamily law, that decides on matters of social conduct and occupies the space demarcated by religion and custom largely makes up the `non-formal' aspect of the dual legal system in the country. The widespread and often insidious influence of family law, however, has been evident even in aspects of criminal law, which constitutes the formal legal system. This `criminalisation' of family law, the enduring presence of caste panchayats and the encroachment of religion and custom into criminal law has, this paper argues, led to a diminishing of the space and protection granted to women under the formal system. Its unfortunate consequences have also perpetuated certain ambiguities in the legal system and in some instances, even led to the denial of justice. - Reproduced.
650			_aLaw
650			_aCustomary law
650			_aFamily law
650			_aReligion
650			_aCriminal law
773			_aEconomic and Political Weekly
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999			_c55993 _d55993