Lighting Lamps versus Violent Punishment: A Slice of Hindu Jurisprudence
Hindu jurisprudence prescribed atonement for criminals over violent punishment
A Portrait of Hindu Village Administration and Jurisprudence
Hindu Village Administration presents a brilliant portrait of a near-perfect decentralised administration
A Wedding that was Finalised in a Pot of Boiling Ghee
An inscription dated 1580 CE narrates a rather delightful, real-life story of how a potter's wedding was finalised in a pot of boiling ghee
The Decree of Madhusudana and the Lessons for our Supreme Court Milords
The dispute between the Bhillamāladeva and Devi Bhagavati Temple was resolved by a profound appeal to the divinity of their respective devotees. This is a great model of how such cases can be resolved even today.
An Enchanting Miniature of Village-Level Jurisprudence in South India
With the aid of inscriptions, we present a miniature of the awesome history of village-level judicial administration in South India.
A Glimpse of the Criminal Justice System in Hindu Villages of South India through Historical Anecdotes
Several epigraphic records give us an awesome picture of the extraordinary Hindu justice system that prevailed in South Indian villages from time immemorial. This justice system was underscored by a deep sense of spirituality dating back to the Rishis of Sanatana jurisprudence.