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12. In a case of atrocious violence, of theft, of reviling or personal trespass,[53] where a cow is the [12]subject, or a [malicious] charge of crime,[54] or an offence destructive of life or property[54] where a female [of the household] is the subject—[in each of these cases] the Court shall compel the parties to go to trial forthwith. In other cases, a day may be appointed at pleasure.