History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c29.46
History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c29.46
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Even for the most serious offence of adultery with a man of a low caste Yāj. II. 286 prescribes for the woman the punishment of cutting the ear &c. Similarly Vṛddha-Hārīta VII. 192 prescribes the cutting of the nose, ear and lip for attempt to murder the husband or her foetus. Vide Yāj. II. 278-279 for the sentence of death in the case of women for certain offences.
Linked texts (2)
- Yājñavalkyasmṛti — Yājñavalkya, Sanskrit
- Vṛddha Hārīta — Hārīta, Sanskrit