Srivastava, A.

Criminal tribes of India - New Delhi Mohi Books 2011 - 288p.

Historically, a tribe consists of a social group existing before the development of, 01 outside of states.

During 17th century, the cult of thugs 01 Thuggee, known for murdering and robbing travellers in caravans. There are so many instances of criminal tribes existed and stil existing in Indian. Dr. Ambedkar hac condemned the Brahminic culture for creating three groups of people, SCs, ST: and criminal tribes. A number of acts hac have been passed. The book expressively discusses about tribes of various kinds with their criminal traditions, backgrounds and various acts passed during pre and post Independence period.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Tribal Development in India
3. Remedial Measures Problems of Triba People

4. Educational Status of Tribals in India

5. Ahir 6. Badhak

7. Banjara
8. Beria or Bedia

9. Bhatra
10. Bhunjia

11. Binjhwar
12. Gujjar

13. Denotified and Nomadic Tribes in Indi
14. The Legacy of Criminal Tribes Act

15. Banjara: The Tribal Gypsies of India

16. Tribal Case Law


Tribes

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