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  Introduction of Hindu Law Hindu law is considered to be the most ancient and prolific law in the world. It has been around every phase. It is about 6000 years old. Hindu law has been established by the people, not for the purpose of removing any crime or transgression from society but it was established so that the people will follow it in order to attain salvation. Originally Hindu law was established so that the need of the people gets fulfilled. The concept was initiated for the welfare of the people. Sources of Hindu law There is the two-fold classification of the sources of the Hindu law Ancient sources Modern sources  Ancient source  Ancient sources are the source that developed the concept of Hindu law in ancient times. It is further classified into four categories Shruti Smriti Customs Digest and commentaries Shruti  The term Shruti means what has been heard. It contains the sacred words of the god. This source is considered to be the most important and ess...