Administrative System of the Marathas c20.s7.4

c20.s7.4

A peculiar method of demanding justice may here be noticed, because it had its origin in the religious aspect of murder as a sin. Aggrieved parties sometimes drew the attention of the authorities to their grievances by committing suicide.³⁰ The aggressor, or the party giving cause of offence, was held responsible for such deeds, and not only justice was done but the aggressor was sometimes required to perform a penance.