Mughal Administration c10.s6.52

c10.s6.52

When a man is brought to the *chabutra* of the *kotwal* (prefect of the city police) under arrest by the *kotwal’s* men or revenue collectors or on accusation by a private complainant,—the *kotwal* should personally investigate the charge against him. If he is found innocent, release him immediately. If anybody has a suit against him, tell the former to resort to a court. If there is any case of the Crownland revenue department against him, report the fact to the *subahdar*, take a *sanad* as suggested by the *subahdar* and act accordingly. If the *qazi* sends a man for detention, take the *qazi’s* signed order for your authority and keep the man in prison. If the *qazi* fixes a date for his trial, send the prisoner to the *adalat* on that date: otherwise send him there everyday so that his case may be quickly decided.*