Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s1.47
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s1.47
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c14.s1.47
We shall next consider the restrictions as to the वर्ग of the witnesses [see passage (y)].¹ The word वर्ग appears to be very comprehensive, and signifies everything that the expressions अपवर्जतः and खे परे वा जने in passage (x) can imply. Kauṭilya does not explain clearly the restrictions, but they have to be interpreted in the light of what Manu and other such ancient lawgivers say on the point. In Manu the following rule is laid down, viz.—