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Q.

Regarding evolution of Judiciary in India consider the following statements:

1. The language for judicial proceedings was Persian until William Bentinck introduced some changes in languages of courts.

2. Law commission was set up under Lord Macaulay for codification of Indian Laws.

3. Lord Cornwallis was in favor of integration of Justice and Revenue administration so he gave judicial powers to district collector.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:
  • Before 1828 Persian was official language in courts. But William Bentinck introduced some changes. Now the suitor has option to use Persian or vernacular language. Also, the language of Supreme court became English. So option 1 is correct
  • Law commission was set up under lord Macaulay for codification of Indian Laws in 1835. So option 2 is correct.
  • Lord Cornwallis separated revenue and justice administration. In the Cornwallis code there was separation of revenue and justice administration. So option 3 is incorrect.

Thus, Option C is Correct.

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