Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c13.37
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c13.37
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c13.37
If an amount were sued for and the witnesses deposed that only a part of the amount belonged to the plaintiff, then the rest of the amount had to be deposited with the Government. If, however, the witnesses testified to an amount greater in value than what was actually sued for, the excess went to the Government coffers.