Judicial approach to Naga customary laws

Author(s)	Ms. LOINO K Sumi
Country	India
Abstract	This paper analyses the development, constitutional recognition and contemporaneous significance of Naga customary laws in the Indian Legal system. This includes examining the historical development of these overturn laws and customs of their maintenance by tribal authorities and village councils. This research also shows the specific protection under Article 371 A applied to the Naga customs, land and social activity at of the nagas. It also deals with the human rights violation stemming from patriarchal customs and lack of procedural protections is key to its discussions. By studying influential naga tribes and their customs a study embodies the many softness of the customary administration . In the final analysis it promotes a framework that combines cultural identity which goes well with the ideals of equality, justice and dignity of the constitution.
Keywords	Customs, naga, article 371, patriarchy
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-14

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