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Decentralised Governance and Customary Institutions: The Keba System among the Galo Tribe in Arunachal Pradesh

Author(s) Dr. Ripi Bagra
Country India
Abstract In many tribal areas of India, governance is not only defined by state or written laws but by old-age customs and way of doing things. Customary systems, rooted in tradition, collective memory, and lived experience, continue to guide everyday decision-making, conflict resolution, and community organisation. These indigenous institutions have long shaped how people live together, negotiate disputes, and maintain order, often operating parallel to, or in dialogue with, the formal structures of the state.
Keywords Keba system, Customary institutions, Indigenous governance, Tribal justice system, Galo tribe, Decentralized governance
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-13

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