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What was the significance of the status of Calcutta being raised to a Presidency in 1699?
The Governor and Council were entrusted with all necessary administrative and judicial powers.
What was the role of the Collector in the Governor's Council at Calcutta?
The Collector, as the company's officer, was appointed as a member of the Governor's Council.
How did the Company administer justice in criminal cases according to the existing Mughal pattern?
A Faiydari Court, presided by an English Collector, was established to decide criminal cases summarily.
How were death sentences executed in those days according to the text?
Death sentences were executed by whipping to death, not by hanging.
What type of crimes did the court presided by the English Collector take cognizance of?
The court also took cognizance of petty crimes committed by English people.
Under what circumstances were serious crimes tried by the Governor and Council?
Serious crimes were tried by the Governor and Council as authorized by the Charter of 1661.
What type of court did the Collector preside over to deal with civil litigation?
The Collector presided over a civil court or the court of Cutchery.
What areas did the Faiydari Court established by the Company have jurisdiction over?
The Faiydari Court had jurisdiction over Sutanati, Govindpur, and Calcutta.
How did the Company gain a legal and constitutional status similar to a Zamindar?
By securing a Presidency status and entrusting all necessary powers to the Governor and Council.
What was characterized as a political shortsightedness by the Mughal King?
Blindly trusting the merchants of the Company.
Explore Gilbert's petition to the Council where he claims self-defence and questions the legality of his 31-month imprisonment before trial. Understand the laws of England regarding pre-trial detention in this historical context.
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