Administration of Justice in British India
Examines the introduction of common law principles and the establishment of formal courts during British rule. Students will analyze the impact of colonial laws on modern India.
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Examines the introduction of common law principles and the establishment of formal courts during British rule. Students will analyze the impact of colonial laws on modern India.
Key Questions
- How did the Mayor's Courts function in British India?
- What was the significance of the Regulating Act of 1773?
- How did the British codify Indian laws?
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