Description
Crime and Punishment in Ancient India offers a detailed examination of the judicial systems and legal practices that shaped ancient Indian civilization. The work delves into the development of criminal law, the mechanisms of justice administration, and the various forms of punishment prescribed in ancient Indian texts and practices.
R P Das Gupta provides scholarly insights into how crime was defined, prosecuted, and punished across different dynasties and regions of ancient India. The book explores the philosophical underpinnings of justice, the role of courts and judges, and the evolution of legal codes such as the Arthashastra and Dharmashastra texts.
This hardcover edition serves as an invaluable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the sophisticated nature of ancient Indian civilization and its approach to maintaining law and order in society.
![Crime And Punishment In Ancient India [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71SkUvgUC9L.jpg)






Reviews
There are no reviews yet.