Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s1.36

c14.s1.36

(iii) Exemption is given by the third exception to traders (सार्थ), व्रजाश्रय, *i.e.* cowherds, etc., hunters (व्याध), spies (चार), and those who have to roam in the forests frequently (मध्यचरचर). They can enter into valid contracts in the forest, though contracts by all others in that place are void.