Intext Question 1 from History (Chapter 2;NCERT)
What were the changes brought in the system of justice during British period?
Dear Student,
The following points may help you:
a. The British laid the foundation of a strong Judicial system and established a hierarchy of civil and criminal courts.Under the Regulating Act of 1773, new Supreme Court was also established.
b. The British introduced concepts like Rule of law , equality before law to Indians.
c. It did establish legal unity in the country, in principle.
d. But in reality, Indians and Europeans were tried in separate courts.
e. Europeans involved in criminal cases were tried by European judges only.
f. Europeans were given either less or no punishment in many cases.
g. There was another problem associated with judicial system, justice became too expensive Indians had to hire lawyers who charged high fees.
h. Courts were situated in far off towns.
i. Complicated laws were beyond the grasp of an illiterate Indian.
Regards
The following points may help you:
a. The British laid the foundation of a strong Judicial system and established a hierarchy of civil and criminal courts.Under the Regulating Act of 1773, new Supreme Court was also established.
b. The British introduced concepts like Rule of law , equality before law to Indians.
c. It did establish legal unity in the country, in principle.
d. But in reality, Indians and Europeans were tried in separate courts.
e. Europeans involved in criminal cases were tried by European judges only.
f. Europeans were given either less or no punishment in many cases.
g. There was another problem associated with judicial system, justice became too expensive Indians had to hire lawyers who charged high fees.
h. Courts were situated in far off towns.
i. Complicated laws were beyond the grasp of an illiterate Indian.
Regards