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Question
Will a thief appear in a court on his own? Why does this Thief dare to do so?
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Solution
No, a thief will never appear in court alone. This robber is willing to do so since he is a native of Andher Nagari, controlled by a foolish monarch. He understands that Andher Nagari is a single kingdom where he can appear as a complainant in search of justice.
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