Circuit Courts in Colonial India

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Who abolished the Mofussil Nizamat Adalats and established the Courts of Circuit?

Lord Cornwallis

How many divisions were created in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa for the establishment of Circuit Courts?

Four

What was the primary function of the Court of Circuit?

To try all criminal cases within its jurisdiction

Who was given security of tenure to improve their efficiency within the Court of Circuit?

Muslim law officers

How often was each district within the Court of Circuit's jurisdiction supposed to be visited for the disposal of criminal cases awaiting trial?

Twice a year

Test your knowledge on the establishment of Circuit Courts in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa during Lord Cornwallis's administration in colonial India.

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