Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s1.35

c14.s1.35

(ii) This exception shows some consideration to diseased *pardâh* women (अभिघातिन्यः). If in a sound state of mind, they can make valid contracts relating to दाय (division of property), निक्षेप (open deposit), उपनिधि (sealed deposit), and विवाह (marriage) in the inner apartments of the house, though the general rule is that असत्कृत contracts are void.