Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c13.43
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c13.43
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c13.43
The scribe who took down the statements of the parties was liable to the following punishments for negligence or misconduct. If he wilfully omitted to note what was said, noted down what was not said, left out what was badly said, or rendered diverse or ambiguous what was well said, he was liable to the first amercement or to any other punishment proportional to his guilt.