CHAPTER 8 Topic 17: The manner of deciding lawsuits Preliminaries: Section 1 of topic 17 17.1 Arranging the court of justice 1. A king, desirous of investigating law cases, must enter his court of justice, preserving a dignified demeanour, together with Brāhmaṇas and with experienced councillors. 2. There, either seated or standing, raising his right arm, without ostentation in his