Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s1.16

Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s1.16

clearly expressed (समभिव्याहृत), (b) that it should not be made in secret (रहस्य), and (c) that it should be in the presence of witnesses (साक्षिमत).