Published 1999
by Oxford University Press in New Delhi, New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [234]-242) and index.
| Statement | Flavia Agnes. |
| Series | Law in India series |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | KNS516 .F578 1999 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xvii, 250 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 250 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL162562M |
| ISBN 10 | 0195645871 |
| LC Control Number | 99938560 |
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