Public Administration in Ancient India c15.69

c15.69

The next step was the issue of summons for the attendance of the defendant. It was the duty of the defendant to attend the court on receipt of the summons; and if he attempted to abscond, the plaintiff might arrest him, to secure his presence in court. Such arrest might be one or other of four kinds, namely, local arrest, temporary arrest, inhibition from travelling, and arrest relating to his work.¹