Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c12.3
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c12.3
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c12.3
There were two classes of law courts in the country, the धर्मास्थीय courts and the कण्टकशोधन¹ courts—each differently constituted. There was also a difference in respect of the nature of the cases that came under their cognizance.