Introduction British settlement of Madras established out of a grant made by the local Raja in 1639 who empowered the Company to erect a fortified factory on a strip of land, to mint money and to govern the village of Madraspatnam, on condition that half the customs and revenues of the port should be paid … Read more
The East India Company selected Surat as a suitable place for the purpose of its trading centre as it was an important commercial centre and enjoyed the status of an international port under the reign of Moghul Emperor Jahangir. The English factories in various settlements were within the territorial jurisdiction of the Mohgul Emperor, therefore … Read more
The main provisions of Indian Council Act, 1861 were as under – 1. Changes made in Central Executive The Act empowered to include an additional member to executive council of the Viceroy. He was to be a gentleman of the legal profession, a jurist rather than a typical lawyer. In this way the Council of … Read more
Choultry Court was established in Madras Patnam at the first stage of the establishment of judicial institution of Madras Presidency. This court was headed by the ‘Adigar’ as a judge. ‘Adigar’ was the headman of the village. He decided petty civil and criminal cases. In the Black town besides this court, there was no other … Read more
The Second Law commission was appointed by the British Crown under the Charter Act, 1853. The commission was appointed in England on 29th Nov., 1853. It consisted of five members, namely; Sir John Romilly, M. R., Sir John Jervis Chief justice of Supreme Court of Calcutta, Sir Edward Ryan, Ex-chief Justice of Supreme Court at … Read more
The collapse of the Moghul empire after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707 provided opportunity for the company for its political advancement in Northern India. The defeat of Siraj-ud-daula by Clive in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 earned great prestige for the Company in Bengal. Again the English forces defeated the combined forces of … Read more
The Pitt’s India Act, 1784/East India Company Act was passed to place the company under the direct control of a body representing the British Govt. The main provisions of Pitt’s India Act were as follows – 1. Establishment of Board of Control The Act established a Board of control which consisted of the Chancellor of … Read more
Simon Commission was appointed on Nov. 8, 1927. Sec. 84-A of the Government of India Act, 1919 contained a specific provision for the appointment of a Commission after ten years to examine the working of the dyarchical system of Government. But due to pressing demand of Swarajists in the legislature compelled the British Parliament to … Read more
On Feb. 1, 1798 King George III issued charters for the purpose of creating Recorder’s Court. The Recorder’s Court consisted of the Mayor, three Aldermen and a Recorder who was to be a barrister of not less than five years’ standing. The Recorder was to be appointed by the Crown and was to be the … Read more
Introduction With a view to give effect to the plan of Lord Mountbatten, the then Governor-General of India, the British Parliament passed Indian Independence Act, 1947 on July, 18. The Act came into force on 15th August, 1947. The main provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 are as follows – 1. Creation of two … Read more