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Who abolished the Mofussil Nizamat Adalats and established the Courts of Circuit?
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?
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?
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?
Who was given security of tenure to improve their efficiency within the Court of Circuit?
How often was each district within the Court of Circuit's jurisdiction supposed to be visited for the disposal of criminal cases awaiting trial?
How often was each district within the Court of Circuit's jurisdiction supposed to be visited for the disposal of criminal cases awaiting trial?