Ancient Wisdom Revisited: Launch of Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra

O.P. Jindal Global University launched Dr. M. Veerappa Moily's book 'Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra', exploring India's ancient and secular judicial system. The book underscores the historical significance of jurisprudence, its democratic systems, and ethical foundation, highlighting the applicability of ancient doctrines in modern legal proceedings.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Sonipat | Updated: 18-04-2026 11:04 IST | Created: 18-04-2026 11:04 IST
Ancient Wisdom Revisited: Launch of Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra
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Sonipat witnessed the grand launch of 'Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra', a book by Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, at O.P. Jindal Global University. The event heralded a fresh exploration into ancient India's secular and democratic justice system, a concept resonating profoundly with global legal frameworks.

Dr. Moily, a noted jurist and former Union Minister, conveyed how ancient texts prescribed a judiciary liberated from religious constraints, a system akin to modern democratic principles. With endorsements from distinguished legal minds, this work invites critical reflection on justice delivery mechanisms both historically and today.

The launch featured insights from esteemed academicians and was marked by a spirited panel discussion on India's legal heritage and its contemporary relevance, emphasizing transformative contributions to legal and ethical discourses.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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