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दासस्य दास्या वा दुहितरम् अदासीं प्रकुर्वतश् चतुर् विंशति पणो दण्डः शुल्क आबन्ध्य दानं च ॥

When a man defiles the daughter of his own male or female slave, he shall not only pay a fine of 24 panas, but also provide the maiden with an adequate nuptial fee (sulka) and jewellery (ábaddhya).

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