Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s1.53
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s1.53
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c14.s1.53
Next we consider the rules about the capacity of parties to make a valid contract. No contract can be made if any of the parties be (i) in a fit of anger (क्रुद्ध), (ii) under stress of extreme sorrow,¹ distress and danger (आर्त), (iii) intoxicated (मत्त), (iv) insane (उन्मत्त), or (v) under undue influence, duress, etc. (उपसृष्ट).