Administrative System of the Marathas c19.s9.6

c19.s9.6

"Morshet Bani, a resident of Peth Somvar was accused of murdering his wife. He was brought to the Huzur and examined. He was found guilty and he confessed that he had committed the crime. He also represented that a fine should be levied upon him, taking into consideration what his debtors owed to him and he should be absolved of his sin."⁹⁹