The book Punishment in India according to the Code of Manu by Candido de Figueiredo is a study of ancient Indian law and its impact on Indian society and culture. The author examines the legal system established in the Code of Manu, which is one of the most important sources of Indian law and morality. The book examines in detail the concepts of crimes and punishments in Hinduism, as well as the religious and ethical principles that underlie the legislation. The author examines the impact of these principles on the lives of Indians in different historical periods. Due to the author's interdisciplinary approach to the topic, the book "Punishment in India according to the Code of Manu" will be of interest not only to lawyers and Indologists, but also to all those interested in the history of law, culture and religion of India.