Legal History of Bangladesh
Ancient Hindu & Muslim Judicial System
Introduction:
If we glimpse over the world history we can see a lot of civilization existed from the beginning of the mankind. In the initial stage no legal institutions existed in those civilizations. It developed slowly according to their need, safety as well as establishment of humanity.
The people who lived in India till the Muslims invaded India were Hindus and they govern by their personal law and that is called Hindus Law. During the ancient period in ancient India, Hindu society, Institutions and beliefs gradually developed and a definite shape was given to them. Many Important beliefs and doctrines of today are deep rooted in the Hindu ideology.
Islam is the religion that Allah wants for mankind and He sent Muhammad. Islam is the religion of mercy, equality, and justice. It is the religion that comes to free people from worshipping Creation and bring them to the worship of God. It is the religion that comes to remove people from oppression and iniquity and bring them to the highest degree of justice and freedom.
Judicial System of Ancient Hindu
Legal system in ancient India was of two kinds, namely religious and secular. In ancient Indian society, crime and sin were distinguished as an offence against the state as well as against God. Legal system in ancient India includes various laws for curbing the violation of certain ethical principles.
Ancient India was divided into various independent states and in each state The King was the supreme authority. The King carried out the administration with the assistance of his chief priest (Purohit) and military commander. Each state was divided into provinces and these into divisions and districts which differed in terminology as well as in area. For each province or district separate were appointed according to their status. Most often they were related to the King and in certain places their appointment was hereditary. Districts officers were entrusted
Introduction:
If we glimpse over the world history we can see a lot of civilization existed from the beginning of the mankind. In the initial stage no legal institutions existed in those civilizations. It developed slowly according to their need, safety as well as establishment of humanity.
The people who lived in India till the Muslims invaded India were Hindus and they govern by their personal law and that is called Hindus Law. During the ancient period in ancient India, Hindu society, Institutions and beliefs gradually developed and a definite shape was given to them. Many Important beliefs and doctrines of today are deep rooted in the Hindu ideology.
Islam is the religion that Allah wants for mankind and He sent Muhammad. Islam is the religion of mercy, equality, and justice. It is the religion that comes to free people from worshipping Creation and bring them to the worship of God. It is the religion that comes to remove people from oppression and iniquity and bring them to the highest degree of justice and freedom.
Judicial System of Ancient Hindu
Legal system in ancient India was of two kinds, namely religious and secular. In ancient Indian society, crime and sin were distinguished as an offence against the state as well as against God. Legal system in ancient India includes various laws for curbing the violation of certain ethical principles.
Ancient India was divided into various independent states and in each state The King was the supreme authority. The King carried out the administration with the assistance of his chief priest (Purohit) and military commander. Each state was divided into provinces and these into divisions and districts which differed in terminology as well as in area. For each province or district separate were appointed according to their status. Most often they were related to the King and in certain places their appointment was hereditary. Districts officers were entrusted