To punish offenders and deter crime

To resolve disputes and promote harmony

To establish a centralized government

To enforce religious laws and beliefs

The Eightfold Path

The Four Noble Truths

The Three Jewels

The Five Precepts

To interpret and enforce religious laws

To provide legal advice and guidance

To act as judges and mediators in disputes

To oversee the administration of justice

Through harsh punishments and imprisonment

By seeking restorative justice and rehabilitation

By imposing fines and compensation

By exiling offenders from the community

They are considered virtues to be upheld

They are essential for maintaining social order

They are necessary for resolving disputes peacefully

All of the above

Through adversarial proceedings in court

By encouraging mediation and negotiation

By imposing punishments based on religious texts

By relying solely on the testimony of witnesses

Determining guilt or innocence

Assigning blame and punishment

Promoting reconciliation and healing

Establishing legal precedents

By strictly enforcing property rights

By encouraging communal ownership and sharing

By allowing individuals to accumulate wealth without limits

By confiscating property from those who have acquired it unjustly

To enforce religious laws and doctrines

To regulate economic activities and trade

To maintain social order and protect citizens

To promote spiritual development and enlightenment

As a form of retribution and punishment

As a means to restore balance and harmony

As a way to uphold religious principles

As a tool to maintain social control

It is seen as a sign of weakness and submission

It is considered essential for healing and reconciliation

It is only granted to those who have repented their sins

It is irrelevant in the context of legal proceedings

It considers environmental concerns irrelevant to legal matters

It actively promotes sustainable practices and conservation

It imposes strict penalties for environmental offenses

It relies on religious teachings to guide environmental policies

To inflict pain and suffering on offenders

To deter crime and prevent future offenses

To rehabilitate offenders and promote their transformation

To appease the anger of the victims

It relies solely on religious texts and teachings to resolve disputes

It seeks guidance from religious leaders and scholars

It treats religious disputes like any other legal matter

It avoids addressing religious disputes altogether

The community has no role in legal proceedings

The community is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations

The community is involved in resolving disputes and promoting reconciliation

The community is solely responsible for administering justice