Arthashastra 3.10.27: Dharmasthiya, Adhyaya 10, Sutra 27
पालिनामर्धदण्डाः ॥ कZ_०३.१०.२७ ॥
pālināmardhadaṇḍāḥ
जो लोग दूसरों की हिफाज़त करते हैं, उनके लिए सज़ा आधी है। अगर वो कोई गलती करें, तो उनका जुर्माना नॉर्मल से आधा लगेगा।
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Role-sensitive sanctioning: those acting in a protective/management capacity may receive mitigated fines, reflecting reduced culpability or institutional necessity.
Over-penalizing keepers could discourage supervision roles; mitigation supports continued enforcement capacity while still preserving accountability.
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