About the Book

The aim of this work is to establish Kautilya as a great Indian jurist, who has so far remained hidden from the legal world. It is a matter of great satisfaction that the work has found a permanent place in the field of legal philosophy of law. Kautilya is also known as Vishnugupta or Chanakya.  He gave Arthasastra first translation to the world which was a naturally crude.  He made valuable contributions in the field of maintaining law and order and prevention of crimes etc. This book consists of the following heads of legal action:(i) Laws of contract,(ii) Law of Marriage and Conjugal Relations,(iii) Laws relating to property of women,(iv) Family Law Partition and Inheritance of Male Property, (vi) Laws of debts and deposits, (vii) Laws of gifts, purchase and sale, (ix) Laws of Civil injuries and (x) Gambling and miscellaneous subjects. 

Contents:

Chapter-1 Scope of Civil Law and Judicial Procedure

Chapter-2 Law of Evidence

Chapter-3 Family Law: Marriage and Conjugal Relations

Chapter-4 Family Law: Woman's Property

Chapter-5 Family Law: Partition and Inheritance of Male Property

Chapter-6 Property and Contract: Landed Property

Chapter-7 Property and Contract: Debts and Deposits

Chapter-8 Property and Contract: Service and Partnership

Chapter-9 Property and Contract: Gift, Purchase and Sale

Chapter-10 Civil Injuries

Chapter-11 Gambling and Miscellaneous Subjects