TY - BOOK AU - Rama Jois, M. TI - Seeds of modern public law in ancient India jurisprudence SN - 8170126819 U1 - 345.402 PY - 2000/// CY - Lucknow,India PB - Eastern Book Company KW - Law KW - Public law KW - Criminal justice, Administration of KW - Administrative Law KW - Administrative procedure KW - Hindu law--Codification N2 - This work is an 'exploratory search into the gold mines of Ancient Indian Jurisprudence '. Delivered as public law lectures at the Cochin University of Science and Technology, it is a window to its rich traditions. The first chapter highlights the presence of the characteristics of a welfare state in ancient India. Supremacy of the law, separation of powers, equality before law, protection of women, minors, the helpless and the sick; were concepts in vogue in India 's ancient administration ER -