This book is dealt with Mezard institution which seems to be characterized as a democratic
institution at least apparently. In the real sense however it lacks an inherently full-fledged
democratic element. In fact it appears to encourage participation of the public in general but
excluding the youth and the women to participate throughout the process and in election of the
elders who can handle the existing conflicts. Moreover based on the study conducted in the
area this book indicates that the Mezard system is cost effective way of adjudicating cases.
