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

  • Company's covenanted servants
  • The Muslim law officers
  • Lord Cornwallis (correct)
  • Governor General in Council

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

  • Six
  • Three
  • Four (correct)
  • Five

What was the primary function of the Court of Circuit?

  • To handle civil cases in the districts
  • To try all criminal cases within its jurisdiction (correct)
  • To provide administrative support to lower Courts
  • To oversee religious matters in the region

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

<p>Muslim law officers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Twice a year (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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