Crime and Punishment in Ancient India
This book deals with the crimes and punishments in ancient India. Apart from crimes and punishments, the evolutionary process has also been discussed. Criminal laws laid down by Gautama, Vasistha, Apastamba, etc. also find a place in the book. The influence of the caste system on criminal law, apprehension of criminals, the courts, offenses against the state, king, public justice, offenses relating to weights and measures, religion, morality, and family life are also given in the book, along with various other crimes, both heinous and minor ones. The book only deals with crime and its punishment. The subject and detailed presentation make this book different and fascinating to read.