8 Questions
What was the purpose of the Charter of 1687 in Madras?
To establish the Mayor's Court
What was the purpose of the Charter of James II in Madras?
To establish the Admiralty Court
What was the main issue with the judicial system in Madras?
Lack of uniformity and consistency in decisions
Which of the following was not one of the four courts that administered justice in Madras?
High Court
How were cases decided in the Mayor's Court in Madras?
Based on justice and good conscience
Why did the Company wish to avoid litigation in India?
They did not want to waste time and money
What was the reason for the directors of the Company to present a petition to George I?
To obtain a new Charter for properly constituted courts
Why was the new Charter necessary for all three Presidency Towns?
To properly constitute courts
Study Notes
- The Charter of 1687 established the Mayor's Court in Madras as part of the Corporation of Madras.
- The Admiralty Court was established in Madras in 1686 under the Charter of James II.
- The machinery to administer justice in Madras consisted of four courts: Admiralty Court, Mayor's Court, small causes court, and the court of the President or Governor-in-Council.
- Cases in the Mayor's Court were decided based on justice and good conscience, not on fixed legal rules.
- Lack of uniformity and consistency in decisions due to non-professional judges.
- The judicial system in Calcutta and Bombay was at its lowest ebb.
- Decisions of courts in India were not recognized by courts in England.
- The Company wished to avoid litigation but there was no suitable machinery for administering justice.
- The directors of the Company presented a petition to George I for a new Charter.
- The new Charter was necessary for properly constituted courts in all three Presidency Towns.
Test your knowledge on the history of the judicial system in colonial India with this informative quiz. From the establishment of the Mayor's Court in Madras to the lack of consistency in decisions due to non-professional judges, this quiz covers the key events and challenges faced by the judicial system during this period. See how much you know about the different courts, the role of the Company, and the need for a new Charter. Keywords: colonial India, Mayor's Court, Admiralty Court, Company, Charter
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