Hindu Administrative Institutions c10.s6.54

c10.s6.54

Administration of justice was then equitable. Manu uses the power of discrimination too far. If it is the first crime of the offender he could be let off with a warning to behave properly in future. If the same offender commits a second criminal act, he must be censured and let go. Fines will be imposed for a third offence. Even then if he continues to commit offence in any manner, nothing but corporal punishment is suitable.³