From The Ancient Code To The Modern Charter: A Portrait Of A Changing Society

Moses, Hammurabi, and Manu are considered as the 'First Lawgivers' of ancient civilisations. The Manusmriti, composed between 200 BC and 200 AD, is the text which regulated the day-to-day life of the Indian Society. Attributed to 'Manu' it laid down a strict and rigid code based on 'caste' distinctions. Moreover, the transgression of any rule...