Judicial Plan of 1774

Administration of Justice in British India

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Administration of Justice in British India

In this article, will discuss the administration of justice in British India. The process of development of legal institutions in India started in the year 1600 with the formation of East India Company in Britain, to trade with India. Charter of 1661 The Charter of 1661 which conferred broad powers on the Company to administer … Read more

Warren Hastings Judicial Plan of 1772 and 1774

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Legal History Notes

Introduction Judicial Plan of 1772 and 1774 was introduced by Warren Hastings. He remained Governor of Bengal from 1772 to 1774. In 1774 he was promoted to the rank of Governor-General. He remained on this post till 1785. He was a competent and an efficient administrator. The administration of justice at the time Warren Hastings … Read more