Distinguish Lecture on Dharmashastras

The Centre for Study and Research in Vedic Jurisprudence (CSRVJ) of National Law University, Tripura, has conducted a lecture on “Dharmashastra” on 12^th October, 2026. The lecture started with a welcome address by Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Vice-Chancellor, NLU Tripura, who is also the centre director of the same, mentioned the significance of ancient texts in providing comprehensive knowledge to the law when the English system was still emerging.

Then, the esteemed resource person, Dr. Manoj Kumar Sahoo from Central Sanskrit University, Ekalavya Campus, Tripura, took charge. Dr Manoj started by stating the prevalence of Manusmriti and its presence in several texts such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Sir also mentioned that texts like the Arthashastra have expanded the role of law in people’s lives, its relation with Kings and their subjects, and the economic development of the nation as the deciding factor for prosperity.

In the end, Sir discussed the status of women under Manusmriti along with several aspects of court proceedings, while covering the nuances of contractual obligations such as guarantors and creditors. At the end, the Centre Co-Director, Dr. Bandita Sengupta, Assistant Professor of Law gave her vote of thanks to end the event.