Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Judicial Reforms during British rule:

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Lord Cornwallis introduced Code de Cornwallis, i.e. a judicial procedure code. He founded four Circuit courts at Patna, Dacca, Murshidabad and Calcutta. He abolished the appellate court founded by Warren Hastings: Sadar Diwani Adalat for civil cases and Sadar Nizamat Adalat for criminal cases.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Charter Act 1833 provided for the appointment of a law member for the first time. T.B Macaulay was the first law member to be appointed and he is also credited with the codification of Hindu and Muslim laws.