Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c12.16
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c12.16
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It should be noted¹ that over and above these courts, the head-man (ग्रामिक) and the elders of a village (ग्रामवृद्धाः) played an important part in the settlement of disputes among the villagers, and the former was vested with the power of summarily punishing certain offences. It appears from a passage that he could “deport” out of the village under his charge a thief or an adulterer if such a step became necessary.