Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c12.15

c12.15

(i) Protection of artisans—कारुकरक्षणम्. (ii) Protection of merchants—वैदेहकरक्षणम्. (iii) Measures against national calamities — उपनिपातप्रतीकारः. (iv) Suppression of the wicked—गूढाजीविनां रक्षा. (v) Detection of criminals by ascetic spies—सिद्धव्यञ्जनप्रकाशनम्. (vi) Arresting robbers on suspicion or in the act—ग्रहणापक्रमविषयः. (vii) Post-mortem examination—आशुमृतकपरीक्षा. (viii) Cross-examination—वाक्कर्मानुयोगः. (ix) Discipline in Government departments—सर्वाधिकरणरक्षणम्. (x) Fines in lieu of mutilation of limbs—एकाङ्गवधविषयः. (xi) Capital punishment with or without torture—शुद्धवधदण्डत्वम्. (xii) Improper social intercourse—कन्याप्रकर्म. (xiii) Punishments for miscellaneous offences—अतिचारदण्डः.