Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c21.12

c21.12

§ 121. That the Gaṇas had their own laws is evident from the provision of the Hindu law-books which, as has been pointed out above, recognise their separate existence. It is also proved by the testimony of the Greek writers who praise the laws of Indian republics. The Mahā-Bhārata also praises their good legal system. The Lichchhavis are recorded to have had a book of legal precedents.⁵