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Arthaśāstra :
The 88th adhyāya is totally dedicated to the crime titled 'vadha'. Here, crimes related to humans and animals are enumerated. Corporal punishments and fines are prescribed by Kauțilya. In the 50th adhyāya, it is mentioned that if one beats or abducts animals, he should be punished by capital punishment. Fine is prescribed for harming animals (adhyāya 76). (ii) Bandha :
One should not keep the animal (and human being) tied so as to cause discomfort. Arthaśāstra :
In the 74th adhyāya, it is specifically mentioned that one who deliberately keeps a man or woman tied, a fine of 1000 paņas is prescribed.
(iii) Chaviccheda :
One should not cut or pierce the animal (or human being) in any part of the body. Arthaśāstra :
A whole paragraph on ‘chaviccheda’ is given in the 76th adhyāya by giving the examples of cutting hands, legs, ears or breaking teeth are mentioned. A severe fine is prescribed. The punishment of fine is extended for the ‘chaviccheda' of animals and trees in the same adhyāya. In fact the whole topic on ‘dandapārusya' is summarized by the Jaina ācāryas in the title of the transgression i.e. chaviccheda. (iv) Atibhāra :
One should not overload or burden an animal which is un
bearable.
