A HISTORICAL JURISPRUDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE EAST INDIA COMPANY'S IMPACT ON THE SUB-CONTINENTAL JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND ITS PERSISTENCE IN MODERN PAKISTANI LAW
Keywords:
East India Company, Judicial System, Sub-Continent, Legislation, Modern Pakistani LawAbstract
This study will investigate on the development of judicial system under East India Company (EIC) in the Indian Sub-continent. The Foundation of the Muslim rule in sub-continent was laid down by Qutb al-Din in 1206AD; it lasted until 1857AD and ended with the demise of Mughal Empire. Since the dawn of EIC in the Sub-continent started with a charter in 1600 AD issued by Queen Elizabeth, this research uncovers judicial powers of EIC, till Warren Hasting's judicial plan 1780 by analyzing its development over the course of history. This study will also give a brief account of how recording of evidence was started. The taking over of the sub-continent by British Government in 1857AD saw significant changes in the judicial system. Pakistan obtains its independence in 1947 and inherited British judicial system established in pre-independence era. We will examine and analyze whether the development made throughout the history brings any changes to our present legal system in Pakistan.
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