The question (13 marks)
Trace the routes by which appeals from Indian courts reached the King-in-Council, and assess the contribution of the Privy Council to the development of Indian law. (13 marks)
MU Module II, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council; pack ch. 02 and quick-reference chronology.
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
- Indian High Courts Act 1861
- Government of India Act 1935
- Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act
- Andrew Hunter v. Raja of Burdwan
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