Smrti political and legal system

volume is a The present volume dissertation on a very important aspect of ancient Indian society. Both from original and secondary sources Dr (Mrs) Prabhavati Sinha has demonstrated that judi ciary was not only an important arm of the government but also indispensable to the power struc ture known as the state. The first four chapters relate to ancient Indian political concepts and the functioning of the state and its administration. In subsequent four chapters, the authoress has made an effort to investigate the basic legal concepts during the period as well as the mode and methods for the administration of justice. The last three chapters deal with property laws, vama legislations and laws on family.

With an analytical mind and in a painstaking manner, she has discussed the various types of civil and criminal laws and dwelt on the ways in which they are to be administered by various autho rities. She has thrown new light on several points, particularly on the strengthening of the institution of private property and its rele vance to the social order.

In view of atrocities on harijans, violent caste conflicts, dowry deaths and all pervasive exploita tion and oppression on women