| Nyaya (translates to law) was laid down as an instrument to govern a Rajya (राज्यम्, State), which was considered an essential for a society to follow [[Dharma|Dharma (धर्मः)]]. Dharma, which has different understanding in different contexts, means Nyaya in a legal context. Nyaya constitutes Vyavaharadharma (व्यवहारधर्मः) and Rajadharma (राजधर्मः). Vyavaharadharma is <q>the positive civil and criminal law, as also the law regulating the constitution and organisation of State</q><ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch2">Justice M. Rama Jois, ''Legal and Constitutional History of India'' (2016), Chapter 2, Pages 9-12</ref> and Rajadharma is <q>the law laying down powers, duties and responsibilities of a Raja</q>.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch2"/> Raja (राजा, king) was entrusted with power by Rajadharma to enforce obedience of the people to Vyavaharadharma in the Rajya. | | Nyaya (translates to law) was laid down as an instrument to govern a Rajya (राज्यम्, State), which was considered an essential for a society to follow [[Dharma|Dharma (धर्मः)]]. Dharma, which has different understanding in different contexts, means Nyaya in a legal context. Nyaya constitutes Vyavaharadharma (व्यवहारधर्मः) and Rajadharma (राजधर्मः). Vyavaharadharma is <q>the positive civil and criminal law, as also the law regulating the constitution and organisation of State</q><ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch2">Justice M. Rama Jois, ''Legal and Constitutional History of India'' (2016), Chapter 2, Pages 9-12</ref> and Rajadharma is <q>the law laying down powers, duties and responsibilities of a Raja</q>.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Ch2"/> Raja (राजा, king) was entrusted with power by Rajadharma to enforce obedience of the people to Vyavaharadharma in the Rajya. |