Dr. R. Naveen

https://doi.org/10.64823/ijter.2503032

The Yājñavalkya Smṛti outlines a structured legal system within its Vyavahāra Adhyāya, detailing ancient Indian civil and procedural law. This study examines key aspects such as types of disputes, pleadings, injunctions (āsedha), and the fourfold process—bhāṣā, uttara, kriyā, and phala. It reflects on the rational and organized nature of legal practice envisioned by ancient jurists and its continued relevance to modern legal thought.