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What system of law was established by the British East India Company in India?
What system of law was established by the British East India Company in India?
- Supreme judicial system
- Federal judiciary system
- Dual judicial system (correct)
- Munsiff system
Which court was established by the Regulating Act of 1773 in India?
Which court was established by the Regulating Act of 1773 in India?
- Supreme Court of Judicature (correct)
- Adalat Court
- Mayor's Equity Court
- Calcutta High Court
Which type of writ is associated with compelling an authority to perform a mandatory duty?
Which type of writ is associated with compelling an authority to perform a mandatory duty?
- Mandamus writ (correct)
- Certiorari writ
- Habeas corpus writ
- Prohibition writ
What was a major consequence of the judicial reforms introduced in the early 19th century India?
What was a major consequence of the judicial reforms introduced in the early 19th century India?
Which act set the groundwork for the British Company's judicial powers in India?
Which act set the groundwork for the British Company's judicial powers in India?
What was the primary purpose of the judicial reforms enacted during the British rule in India?
What was the primary purpose of the judicial reforms enacted during the British rule in India?
Which act is associated with the establishment of the Supreme Court in India?
Which act is associated with the establishment of the Supreme Court in India?
Which council was primarily responsible for the administration of justice in India during the British era?
Which council was primarily responsible for the administration of justice in India during the British era?
What was a significant change brought by the Government of India Act of 1935?
What was a significant change brought by the Government of India Act of 1935?
Which of the following acts was instrumental in the expansion of the jurisdiction of Indian courts?
Which of the following acts was instrumental in the expansion of the jurisdiction of Indian courts?
Which prominent figure was associated with judicial reforms in India during the late 18th century?
Which prominent figure was associated with judicial reforms in India during the late 18th century?
The term 'Adalat' in the context of Indian judicial history refers to?
The term 'Adalat' in the context of Indian judicial history refers to?
What legal principle was emphasized in the judicial system reforms initiated in 1774?
What legal principle was emphasized in the judicial system reforms initiated in 1774?
Which act aimed to reform the judicial administration in India by introducing a new structure and procedures?
Which act aimed to reform the judicial administration in India by introducing a new structure and procedures?
Which act marked the establishment of a double system of governance in India?
Which act marked the establishment of a double system of governance in India?
The Munsiff Court primarily dealt with which type of cases?
The Munsiff Court primarily dealt with which type of cases?
Which legislation did NOT relate to the development of the judicial system in India?
Which legislation did NOT relate to the development of the judicial system in India?
What role did the Privy Council play in the judicial system of India?
What role did the Privy Council play in the judicial system of India?
The phrase 'judicial suppression' in the context of the content refers to?
The phrase 'judicial suppression' in the context of the content refers to?
Flashcards
The East India Company (1600)
The East India Company (1600)
The East India Company was a British trading company that gained significant political power in India, eventually leading to British rule. It was chartered by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600.
Charter Act of 1773
Charter Act of 1773
The Charter Act of 1773 attempted to regulate the affairs of the East India Company by establishing the Supreme Court at Calcutta and setting up a Governor-General. It aimed to improve governance and reduce corruption.
Supreme Court at Calcutta
Supreme Court at Calcutta
The Supreme Court at Calcutta, established by the Charter Act of 1773, was the first higher court of justice in India, aiming to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice.
Dual System
Dual System
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Writs of the Court
Writs of the Court
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Council
Council
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East India Company
East India Company
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Privy Council
Privy Council
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British Rule in India
British Rule in India
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Reforms
Reforms
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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
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Legislation
Legislation
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Judicial System
Judicial System
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Amalgamation
Amalgamation
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Warrant
Warrant
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Court
Court
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Administration
Administration
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Franchise
Franchise
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Assembly
Assembly
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Development
Development
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Study Notes
Administration of Justice
- Justice systems in presidencies (Surat, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras)
- Warren Hastings' judicial reforms (1772, 1773, 1774)
- Supreme Court of Calcutta's composition, powers, and functions
- Cases: Raju Nand Kumar, Patna, Cossijurah, Kamal ud Din
Judicial Reforms and Systems
- Act of Settlement (1781)
- Lord Cornwallis' reforms (1787, 1790, 1793)
- Progress of Adalat system under Sir John Shore (1796, 1795, 1797)
- Munsiff Courts
- Indian High Court Act (1861) and conflict of judicial systems
- Tendency of amalgamation of court systems
- High Courts in 1911 and 1915
- Government of India Act's impact on High Courts (1935)
Evolution of Legal Systems
- Development of rule of law and suppression of power
- Privy Council's role and abolishment of jurisdiction
- East India Company's charter (1600)
- Regulating Act of 1773 and legislation
- Government of India Act (1919, 1935), role of Parliament
- Establishment of Indian legislature (1834)
- Charter of 1874, its impact on legal profession
- Law reforms and legal commission
- Organisation of pre-British legal profession, traditional practices
Key Questions
- Mayor's court and rule of law
- Act of Settlement (1781)
- Justice, equity, and good conscience (court of Munsiff)
- East India Company's role
- Supreme Court at Calcutta
- Dual judicial system
- Independence of judiciary
- Charter of 1600
- Adalat system
- Suppression of power
- Regulating Act of 1773
- Writs of mandamus
- Federalism
- Law reform in British India
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