Question

Which among the following was not a result of the reforms brought forth by the British Parliament in the Indian legal system?

• A. The structure of Indian government was changed from unitary to federal.
• B. A Federal Court was created at New Delhi that had jurisdiction over states and provinces.
• C. Appeals to the decisions of Federal Court had to be taken up with the Privy Council in London, England.
• D. The Privy Council functioned as the highest court of appeals even after 1949.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Privy Council functioned as the highest court of appeals even after 1949.

The British Parliament brought forth several reforms in the Indian legal system. It passed the Government of India Act, 1935. This act changed the structure of Indian government from unitary to federal. A Federal Court was created at New Delhi that had jurisdiction over states and provinces. Appeals to the decisions of Federal Court had to be taken up with the Privy Council in London, England. This council served as a bridge between the Indian and English legal system. However, it was abolished in 1949. The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on 28 January, 1950. Post-independence, India seemlessly transitioned from the Federal Court to the Supreme Court of India.