Sutra 19

Devanagari script

बन्धुरदण्ड्यः ॥ कZ_०३.४.१९ ॥

Transliteration

bandhur adaṇḍyaḥ

Translation

A kinsman (bandhu) is not punishable.

Word by Word

• बन्धुः: a kinsman/relative
• Type: Noun
• Root: बन्धु
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन

• अदण्ड्यः: not punishable; exempt from punishment
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दण्ड्य (दण्ड्)
• Form: नञ्-प्रत्ययान्त (अ-); पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन; विशेषणम् (बन्धुः इति विशेष्यस्य)

Entities Mentioned

• kinsman/relative
• judicial authority

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FAQs

What is the policy rationale behind exempting a bandhu?

It limits criminalization of customary family escort/support roles and reduces wrongful prosecution where kin act as guardians or facilitators of legitimate movement.