'Vedas Are Not a Source of Law, Hindu Law Emerged From Smritis': SG Tushar Mehta Explains Ancient Wisdom and India's Legal Tradition
Published on: July 11, 2026, 8:31 p.m. | Source: Republic World
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, speaking on "Ancient Wisdom and Legal Intelligence", said the Vedas are not the source of Hindu law, explained the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools, and traced the evolution of India's legal system from ancient scriptures to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
