INTRODUCTION
Lord Cornwallis became the governor general of Indiafrom 1786 – 1793.Lord Corwallis In Indiawas a pioneer of british rule of law . He considered the europeans superior and therefore created a europeanised framework under Indian Traditions . He contrinuted greatly to Administrateive and Judicial Reforms India. During his Term He introduced Reforms thrice in 1787,1790 and 1793.
CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1787
The 1787 reforms of Cornwallis focused more on The administrative reforms. In 1787 There were two distinct organization for administrative revenue and judicial function which was proving to be very expensive .Therefore when Cornwallis came to Indiahe introduced various reforms like he increased salary of collectors and reduced diwani district. In 1987 two regulation were introduced one concerning administration and second concerning justice system. Collectors also worked as judges who will collect revenue and decide cases. The magistrate could arrest could arrest and punish for petty offences.Mofulli Fozdari Adalat was set up for trial and registrar could handle cases in those adalats. CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1790 In 1970 the court used to follow muslim Criminal law system and everything was in hands of kaziz . The then Nawab had unquestionable power. Also the main problem was salaries of judges were very low which involved them in corruption and kept honest people away . the Fozdari courts did not give fast justice which encouraged the criminals. Therefore to solve these problems Lord Cornwallis Introduced Reforms of 1790 in which and removed muslim law officers and made them advisors and appointed English servants. The criminal cases had to be decided quickly and court of circuits was established . He also increased salaries of judges and abolished moffuzil fojdari court .Money was paid to preosecutors and witness for their trouble and when the criminals were out of jail they were paid some money to support themselves . CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1973 It was actually Lord Cornwallis and his code of 1973 that finally set the rule of separating revenue collection from administration of civil justice . …show more content…
In the administration to supplement the reforms of 1973 he brought about changes in police administration .He wanted bring honest operation in the police system. Therefore he raised the salaries of police officers and offered rewards for arresting thieves etc.The power of Zamindars had to be reduced due to which they were kept away form police powers and were held responsible for any crime in their estates. Cornwallis also subdivided districts which were placed under charge of police superintendent and he also had constables to assist him
More than police administration his main focus was that on the revenue system Heplaced fiscal areas under direct supervision of collectors and made a board of revenue . The zamindars were to be considered owners of land on annual payment and also made a very famous settlement with the zamindars which was declared permanent in 1973. Lord Cornwallis also wanted to remove corruption and therefore since company was in loss and company’s servants were making profits he introsuced reforms. He reduced strength of borad of trade and supplies were no more received form contractors but were purchased from agents . The Cornwallis code The Cornwallis code of 1973 laid down the most important judicial reforms ever. It is the beginning of the Indian penal Cod e. The Indian penal Code has been started and taken from The Cornwallis code. Earlier different codes were applied to muslim and hindus and since they were in different languages it was difficult to administer justice. Also the circuit courts were overburdened and there was no provision the curb the unlimited power of the collector. Therefore in may 1973 Cornwallis introduced a code which consisted of forty-eight regulations. One of important point as per this plan …show more content…
he brought about changes which no othe Governor General could . Because of him we had our codified Indian penal code . He introduced system of law somewhat similar to that of the british System. He developed the Indian judicial system and India first had a proper code to follow . Even after these reforms he kept working to improve the judicial system in India.He though improved conditions he was also considered a little racist because he gave more preference to the English and less to the Indians.Therefore because of his code and reforms he is rightly known as architect of british rule of law in
Lord Cornwallis became the governor general of Indiafrom 1786 – 1793.Lord Corwallis In Indiawas a pioneer of british rule of law . He considered the europeans superior and therefore created a europeanised framework under Indian Traditions . He contrinuted greatly to Administrateive and Judicial Reforms India. During his Term He introduced Reforms thrice in 1787,1790 and 1793.
CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1787
The 1787 reforms of Cornwallis focused more on The administrative reforms. In 1787 There were two distinct organization for administrative revenue and judicial function which was proving to be very expensive .Therefore when Cornwallis came to Indiahe introduced various reforms like he increased salary of collectors and reduced diwani district. In 1987 two regulation were introduced one concerning administration and second concerning justice system. Collectors also worked as judges who will collect revenue and decide cases. The magistrate could arrest could arrest and punish for petty offences.Mofulli Fozdari Adalat was set up for trial and registrar could handle cases in those adalats. CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1790 In 1970 the court used to follow muslim Criminal law system and everything was in hands of kaziz . The then Nawab had unquestionable power. Also the main problem was salaries of judges were very low which involved them in corruption and kept honest people away . the Fozdari courts did not give fast justice which encouraged the criminals. Therefore to solve these problems Lord Cornwallis Introduced Reforms of 1790 in which and removed muslim law officers and made them advisors and appointed English servants. The criminal cases had to be decided quickly and court of circuits was established . He also increased salaries of judges and abolished moffuzil fojdari court .Money was paid to preosecutors and witness for their trouble and when the criminals were out of jail they were paid some money to support themselves . CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1973 It was actually Lord Cornwallis and his code of 1973 that finally set the rule of separating revenue collection from administration of civil justice . …show more content…
In the administration to supplement the reforms of 1973 he brought about changes in police administration .He wanted bring honest operation in the police system. Therefore he raised the salaries of police officers and offered rewards for arresting thieves etc.The power of Zamindars had to be reduced due to which they were kept away form police powers and were held responsible for any crime in their estates. Cornwallis also subdivided districts which were placed under charge of police superintendent and he also had constables to assist him
More than police administration his main focus was that on the revenue system Heplaced fiscal areas under direct supervision of collectors and made a board of revenue . The zamindars were to be considered owners of land on annual payment and also made a very famous settlement with the zamindars which was declared permanent in 1973. Lord Cornwallis also wanted to remove corruption and therefore since company was in loss and company’s servants were making profits he introsuced reforms. He reduced strength of borad of trade and supplies were no more received form contractors but were purchased from agents . The Cornwallis code The Cornwallis code of 1973 laid down the most important judicial reforms ever. It is the beginning of the Indian penal Cod e. The Indian penal Code has been started and taken from The Cornwallis code. Earlier different codes were applied to muslim and hindus and since they were in different languages it was difficult to administer justice. Also the circuit courts were overburdened and there was no provision the curb the unlimited power of the collector. Therefore in may 1973 Cornwallis introduced a code which consisted of forty-eight regulations. One of important point as per this plan …show more content…
he brought about changes which no othe Governor General could . Because of him we had our codified Indian penal code . He introduced system of law somewhat similar to that of the british System. He developed the Indian judicial system and India first had a proper code to follow . Even after these reforms he kept working to improve the judicial system in India.He though improved conditions he was also considered a little racist because he gave more preference to the English and less to the Indians.Therefore because of his code and reforms he is rightly known as architect of british rule of law in