Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s2.44
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s2.44
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c14.s2.44
If diseased or unclean bipeds and quadrupeds are sold as healthy or clean, the seller is fined 12 paṇas.¹ The time for rescission of sale is three fortnights for quadrupeds, but as regards bipeds no time is expressly mentioned in the text. The rescission rule is applicable in the sale of slaves also, and a period of one year is allowed.