Ancient India consisted mostly of the Hindus. Consequently, the ancient laws stemmed from the ancient religious as well as social practices of the Hindus. The ancient Hindu social system was characterized by caste system and the joint family system. The four major caste in which the ancient Hindu society was divided were-(1) Brahmins or the priestly caste,(2) Kshatriyas or the warriors,(3) Vaisyas or the merchants and lastly(4) the Sudras or the workers. Initially, caste was based on a person's occupation. Hence, it was somewhat mobile. Subsequently, however this caste system became highly rigid in character and then inter-caste mobility was strictly prohibited.
The law in ancient India was not a proper codified one. This was because it was
The law in ancient India was not a proper codified one. This was because it was