Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c13.36
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c13.36
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When the witnesses gave divergent evidence, the judgment was passed upon the basis of the statements of the majority of pure (शुचयः) and approved (अनुमताः) men among them. Or the judgment could follow a via media, if any such were suggested by the diverse statements of the witnesses. Failing these, the Government assumed possession of the article, if any, that formed the subject matter of the dispute.