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Kautilya's Arthashastra 4.1.11

Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra 4.1.11

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Sanskrit

4.1.11

mānahīne hīnāvahīnaṃ vetanaṃ taddviguṇaś ca daṇḍaḥ, tulāhīne hīnacaturguṇo daṇḍaḥ, sūtraparivartane mūlyadviguṇaḥ //

In case of loss in length, the value of the loss shall be deducted from the wages and a fine equal to twice the loss shall be imposed. Loss in weight (tuláhíne) shall be punished with a fine equal to four times the loss. Substitution of other kind of yarn, shall be punished with a fine equal to twice the value of the original.

R. Shamasastry 1915, Kautilya's Arthaśāstra

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