Chapter 11

The Representative

Another person who is appointed by the plaintiff in the court of justice is to be known as the defendant, as is one who accepts the role himself. // K_089 //

The authority belongs to the accused, not to another, as there is no connection. Another person is also considered appointed by the accused to act as his representative. // K_090 //

Whether appointed by the plaintiff or sent by the defendant, whoever argues on another's behalf, the victory and defeat belong to them (the original parties). // K_091 //

Slaves, servants, pupils, appointed agents, and kinsmen, when acting as pleaders, should not be fined. Anyone other than these is liable for a fine. // K_092 //

In cases of killing a Brahmin, drinking liquor, theft, and intercourse with a preceptor's wife, and in other major sins, a representative is not permitted. // K_093 //

In cases of homicide, theft, molesting another's wife, eating forbidden food, and the abduction and violation of a maiden... // K_094 //

...and in cases of violence, forgery, and treason against the king, a representative should not be allowed; the perpetrator himself must conduct the dispute. // K_095 //