Trade routes and maritime commerce in the Indian Ocean in precolonial South Asia

Investigating the historical pathways and economic exchanges that shaped the region.
Anglo-Indian Courts and family law

Investigating the judicial systems during the colonial period and their influence on family law.
Hindu and Islamic business law

Comparing and contrasting the business laws stemming from Hindu and Islamic traditions.
Inheritance laws

Studying the legal principles governing the distribution of property and assets.
Informal economies and their regulation

Analyzing the dynamics and regulation of non-formal sectors within the economy.
The role of international trade agreements

Investigating the impact of global trade pacts on the regional economy.
Development of legal institutions and judiciary

Understanding the growth and evolution of legal bodies and their functions.
Post-independence economic reforms

Assessing the changes and continuities in economic policies following independence.
Legal frameworks under British colonial rule

Examining the legal structures imposed by colonial authorities and their lasting legacies.
Currency and banking evolution

Tracing the transformations in monetary systems and banking practices over time.