Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following options are correct with reference to "Fouzadaari Aadalat"?

• A. They were the civil courts established by Warren Hastings.
• B. They were the criminal courts established by Warren Hastings.
• C. Justice was given to Hindus on the basis of Hindu scriptures and Shariya law was used for Muslims.
• D. The legal procedures established by British were used.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The legal procedures established by British were used.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In 1772, Warren Hastings took control as the governor of Bengal. He established two types of courts during his tenure: A Dewani Aadalat and a Fouzadaari Aadalat. The Fouzadaari Aadalat followed the legal procedures established by the British to solve criminal cases.