Bharatiya Jurisprudence and Indian Knowledge System: Vedas to Verdict

e-ISBN : 978-93-7020-704-2
Publisher : Iterative International Publishers (IIP), Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd.
Volume : 4-2025

AIM & SCOPE

India has a very old and rich tradition of knowledge and law. From the ancient times, Indian scholars and thinkers have developed unique ideas about justice, ethics, and governance. These ideas are found in our scriptures, such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and other ancient texts. Over thousands of years, Indian knowledge has shaped many aspects of our society, culture, and laws. While these ancient texts might be considered relics of a bygone era, yet the legal and philosophical traditions offer insights, many of which continue to shape the contemporary legal discourses and challenges. The intersections of traditional knowledge with modern legal thought create a fertile ground for inquiry, critique, and synthesis.In an era where legal systems worldwide are increasingly called upon to be inclusive, culturally sensitive, and responsive to the unique socio-historical contexts in which they operate, a return to foundational sources of wisdom is both timely and necessary. This book, Bharatiya Jurisprudence and Indian Knowledge System: Vedas to Verdict, emerges from this imperative. This edited volume is a scholarly endeavor to re-examine, rediscover, and reimagine the vast reservoir of legal and ethical knowledge embedded within the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). This volume brings together scholars from diverse disciplines such as law, philosophy, history and political science to present an interdisciplinary dialogue on the relevance of IKS in areas such as constitutional law, environmental jurisprudence, criminal law, dispute resolution mechanisms, human rights, family law and gender justice. The book contains different chapters written by learned scholars and experts. Each chapter looks at a different topic, such as family law, civil law, criminal law, gender issues, environmental protection, and human rights. Some chapters explore how India’s ancient ideas can help us understand modern problems better. Others discuss how Indian legal traditions have evolved over time and what lessons we can learn from them. A special focus of this book is on how Indian knowledge can be integrated into our current legal system and education. In doing so, it identifies the distinctive contributions Indian legal thought can make in addressing universal concerns such as justice, sustainability, human dignity, and social harmony.This work is not only for legal scholars and students but also for practitioners, educators, and anyone seeking a more grounded and holistic understanding of law. As India strides forward in the 21st century, reclaiming and recontextualizing its civilizational knowledge becomes not just an academic exercise but a cultural and intellectual necessity.We hope that this volume inspires further exploration into the Indian Knowledge System and its enduring potential to shape a just, equitable, and progressive legal order.

Chapter 1
RECONCILING LEGAL PLURALISM: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS AND FAMILY LAW IN INDIA
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW1

Chapter 2
SITUATING FEMINIST INTERVENTIONS IN INDIAN KNOWLEDGE TRADITIONS
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW2

Chapter 3
DHARMIC DIALECTICS AND GENDER JURISPRUDENCE:  VEDIC AXIOMS TO CONSTITUTIONAL ADJUDICATION
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW3

Chapter 4
AN OVERVIEW OF THE INDIGENOUS FOUNDATIONS OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW4

Chapter 5
FORENSIC FINGERPRINTING: A FASCINATING HISTORICAL JOURNEY FROM BENGAL
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW5

Chapter 6
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION DURING SAMUDRAGUPTA’S REIGN: INSIGHTS INTO THE ANCIENT INDIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW6

Chapter 7
INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM (IKS) AND HINDU PERSONAL LAW: TRADITIONS, TRANSFORMATIONS, AND LEGAL REFORMS
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW7

Chapter 8
BREAKING BARRIERS: LEGAL HURDLES FOR SAME SEX MARRIAGES IN INDIA
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW8

Chapter 9

DHARMA, NYĀYA AND MIGRATION: A BHARATIYA PERSPECTIVE
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW9

Chapter 10
VOICES OF TRADITION AND FOLKLORE: A COMPARATIVE INQUIRY INTO CUSTOMARY LAW AND THE QUEST FOR EQUITABLE KNOWLEDGE GOVERNANCE
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW10

Chapter 11
GUARDIANS OF THE GREEN: TRIBAL WISDOM, LEGAL PATHWAYS, AND FOREST CONSERVATION IN INDIA
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW11

Chapter 12
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES TO INTEGRATING INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM IN LEGAL EDUCATION
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW12

Chapter 13
EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN INDIA: THE CRITICAL NEED FOR LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW13

Chapter 14

INSTITUTIONALISING THE PROCESS OF ARBITRATION - FROM INDIGENOUS ROOTS TO THE NORMATIVE PUSH

https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurBJIKSW123

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Souvik Dhar,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Law,
Brainware University, Kolkata, India.

Dr. Surja Kanta Baladhikari,
Assistant Professor,
The WB National University of Juridical Sciences,
Kolkata, India.

Ayush Jha,
Assistant Professor,
MATS Law School, MATS University,
Raipur, India.

Ankita Rituraj,
Assistant Professor,
MATS Law School, MATS University,
Raipur, India.