Manu Smriti - Hindu Online

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9.262. Then having caused the crimes, which they committed by their several actions, to be proclaimed in
accordance with the facts, the king shall duly punish them according to their strength and their crimes.
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9.263. For the wickedness of evil-minded thieves, who secretly prowl over this earth, cannot be restrained
except by punishment.
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9.264. Assembly-houses, houses where water is distributed or cakes are sold, brothels, taverns and victualler’s
shops, cross-roads, well-known trees, festive assemblies, and play-houses and concert-rooms,
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9.265. Old gardens, forests, the shops of artisans, empty dwellings, natural and artificial groves,
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9.266. These and the like places the king shall cause to be guarded by companies of soldiers, both stationary and
patrolling, and by spies, in order to keep away thieves.
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9.267. By the means of clever reformed thieves, who associate with such (rogues), follow them and know their
various machinations, he must detect and destroy them.
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9.268. Under the pretext of (offering them) various dainties, of introducing them to Brahmanas, and on the
pretence of (showing them) feats of strength, the (spies) must make them meet (the officers of justice).
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9.269. Those among them who do not come, and those who suspect the old (thieves employed by the king), the
king shall attack by force and slay together with their friends, blood relations, and connexions.
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9.270. A just king shall not cause a thief to be put to death, (unless taken) with the stolen goods (in his
possession); him who (is taken) with the stolen goods and the implements (of burglary), he may, without
hesitation, cause to be slain.
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9.271. All those also who in villages give food to thieves or grant them room for (concealing their implements),
he shall cause to be put to death.
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