Development of Indian Judiciary in Modern Period
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
Development of Indian Judiciary in Modern Period starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of the Indian Councils Act of 1861 on the judiciary.
Describe the main features of the Indian High Courts Act of 1861.
Describe the structure of the judiciary in India immediately before independence.
Discuss the challenges faced by the Indian judiciary during the colonial period.
Discuss the importance of codification of laws in the development of the Indian judiciary.
Explain the difference between the Sadar Diwani Adalat and the Sadar Nizamat Adalat.
Explain the role of the Law Commissions in the development of Indian legal codes during the British period.
Explain the role of the Privy Council in the Indian judicial system during the British period.
The Indian Penal Code was drafted under the chairmanship of which British official? (1) Lord Macaulay (2) Lord Cornwallis (3) Lord Wellesley (4) Lord Dalhousie
The Supreme Court of India was established in which year? (1) 1947 (2) 1950 (3) 1952 (4) 1949
Which act abolished the jurisdiction of the Privy Council over Indian appeals? (1) Indian Independence Act, 1947 (2) Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949 (3) Government of India Act, 1935 (4) Charter Act, 1853
Which act established the Supreme Court at Calcutta in 1774? (1) Regulating Act of 1773 (2) Pitt's India Act of 1784 (3) Charter Act of 1813 (4) Indian Councils Act of 1861
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act of 1859 introduced the Code of Civil Procedure in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act of 1872 laid down the rules of evidence in Indian courts.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act of 1872 was enacted to provide a uniform law of evidence for all courts in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of a Federal Court in India.
True or False: The Indian judiciary after independence was modeled on the British system but incorporated features to ensure independence and impartiality.
True or False: The Indian judiciary under the British was accessible to all sections of Indian society equally.
True or False: The Privy Council was the highest court of appeal for Indians during the British period.
True or False: The Sadar Diwani Adalat was a civil court established by the British in India.
