The question (13 marks)
Explain the dual system of courts that prevailed in India, and discuss the conflicts to which it gave rise and the manner in which they were resolved. (13 marks)
MU Module II, conflicts arising out of the dual judicial system; pack ch. 02.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · The Dual Judicial System and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of History of Courts, Legislature and Legal Profession.
Authorities you will need
- Charter of 1726
- Regulating Act 1773
- Act of Settlement 1781
- Cossijurah's Case (1779)
- The Patna Case (1777)
- Kamaluddin's Case (1775)
- Saroop Chand's Case
- Indian High Courts Act 1861
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