Legal and Administrative Principles in Kautilya’s Arthashastra: A Comparative Study with Modern Governance
Dr. Ashwani Kumar Jaiswal
, Dr. Manisha Jaiswal
Kautilya; Arthashastra; Dandaniti; Governance; Rule of Law; Separation of Powers; Indian Constitution; Administrative Law; Comparative Jurisprudence
Kautilya’s Arthashastra, composed around the 4th century BCE, remains one of the most sophisticated treatises on statecraft, law, and administration in the ancient world. It elaborates on the principles of dharma (law), dandaniti (penal policy), fiscal management, foreign relations, and governance structures. Far from being merely a manual of political expediency, it presents a systematic jurisprudence where law and order are seen as the bedrock of social and political stability.
"Legal and Administrative Principles in Kautilya’s Arthashastra: A Comparative Study with Modern Governance", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.b268-b277, October-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2510132.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 10,
October-2025
Pages : b268-b277
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_305422
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2510132
Downloads: 000473
Research Area: Others area
Country: Civil Lines, Jabalpur MP, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56975/ijsdr.v10i10.305422
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