Introduction: The definition of law and its proposition can be found in Indian literature dating back to the Rigveda, the oldest scripture. Ancient Indian literature also provides information on the chronological development of law. In ancient India not only there was tremendous development of mathematics, astronomy, medicine, grammer, philosophy, literature, etc. but there was also tremendous development of law. This is evident from the large number of legal treaties written in ancient India (all in Sanskrit). Only a very fraction of this total legal literature survived the ravages of time. Material and methods: Ayurvedic texts, modern science textbooks, published articles, research journals, and the internet. Result: It is said that Hindu Law originated from the Vedas (called Shruti). In fact, the Hindu law really emanated from books like Manusmriti, Kautilya Arthashashtra etc. These were books written by certain Sanskrit Scholars in ancient times who had specialized knowledge in law. Discussion and conclusion: In comparison with modern law, the classical Hindu law was a peculiar legal system as it followed a unique arrangement of law. The main aim of the law in the Vedic period was to preserve “Dharma” which means righteousness and duty.