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Galo is one of the largest tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India. This tribe has a unique Village traditional Village Known as 'Keba' which is responsible for the indigenous administration of justice since time immemorial. T.Riba, 2003, in his book "The Tribals and Their Changing Environment", has mentioned it as an important institution which settles the community disputes in democratic patterns. Apart from settling the disputes, it has other remarkable functions which include administrative, developmental and social responsibilities. The function of the Keba is based on the customary rules or beliefs which have been practiced in Galo society since time immemorial. All the decisions are taken on the basis of the customary laws which are understood as the directives or the guidelines for the people to act accordingly in a particular place or situation. So, the customary law play crucial role in maintaining organized society among the Galo people of Arunachal Pradesh.