The king who does not use (in a particular case) the rod of chastisement, should fast for one night. The priest who does not advise the king to inflict punishment (in a proper case) should fast for three nights.
उपवासमेकरात्रं दण्डोत्सर्गे नराधिपः। विशुद्ध्यदात्मशुद्ध्यर्थं त्रिरात्रं तु पुरोहितः॥