Maine believes that after the four stages of development of law i e divine inspiration customary law...........

Maine believes that after the four stages of development of law i.e. divine inspiration, customary law. Priestly development and codification – if law ceases to develop the society is called :

static societies

progressive societies

Either (a) and (b)

Neither (a) and (b)

Explanation:

- According to Henry Maine, societies move through four stages of legal development: divine inspiration, customary law, priestly development, and codification.

- He states that if, after codification, law stops developing, the society becomes unchanging or stagnant.

- Such societies are called static societies, meaning they do not progress further.

- Progressive societies are those in which law and society continue to evolve.

- Option 3 suggests both types, which is incorrect—they are opposites.

- Option 4 says neither, which is not supported by Maine's theory.

Option 1 (static societies) is the correct answer.