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Administration of Justice in Ancient India: From Sabha to King’s Court
Introduction To Administration of Justice in Ancient India: From Sabha to King’s Court The administration of justice is central to the functioning of any society. In ancient India, justice was not merely a legal concern but a moral and spiritual imperative. It was viewed as a sacred duty, deeply embedded in the broader religious and philosophical framework of Dharma . From the tribal assemblies of the Vedic period to the centralized royal courts of the Mauryan and Gupta empires, the Indian justice system evolved in response to changing social structures, religious ideologies, and political needs. Justice in ancient India was not administered by a professional judiciary, as seen in modern systems. Instead, it was dispensed through a network of institutions that included sabhas , samitis , family councils , village panchayats , guild tribunals , and royal courts . These institutions were guided by religious texts, local customs, and the ethical principles of fairness and righteous...