Mughal Administration c10.s6.25

c10.s6.25

6. If a man is convicted of highway robbery before the qazi, or confesses to the offence with the details required as a condition for the imposition of punishment,—the qazi should carry out the appropriate punishment in his presence. But if his offence does not deserve death or [but?] some other *hadd* punishment, and the opinion of the governor of the subah and the officers of the adālat is against his execution, then do him siāsat (mutilation.)