Question

Which of the following options are correct with reference to "Dewani Adalat?"

• A. They were the civil courts established by Warren Hastings.
• B. They were the criminal courts established by Lord Cornwallis.
• 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 the British were used.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A They were the civil courts established by Warren Hastings.
C Justice was given to Hindus on the basis of Hindu scriptures and Shariya law was used for Muslims.

Dewani Adalat, instituted by Warren Hastings in Calcutta in 1772, was the final court of appeal in civil matters. Dewani Adalat was established in each district. In the civil courts, justice was based on the guidelines of the Hindu scriptures for Hindus. The Shariya Law was applied for Muslims.