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The book discusses the importance of criminal law in ancient India, emphasizing that everyone, including those in power, had to face punishment for their crimes, with stricter penalties for higher-status individuals. Despite the extensive information available about criminal justice in ancient Indian texts, no one has yet compiled a comprehensive study on the subject. Dr. Chakraborty analyzes the evolution of law and kingship, proposing that the king was viewed as the source of justice. The work includes detailed descriptions of trial stages, types of evidence, and a clear definition of crimes from defamation to murder, along with their respective punishments.