Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s2.53
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s2.53
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c14.s2.53
After proving his title to the lost article, the owner shall be allowed to take possession of it; but on failure to prove his title, he is to pay a fine of five times the value of the thing, and the State takes the article. If the owner takes possession of a lost article without obtaining permission of a court, he shall be punished with the first amercement.