Question

define the term paramountancy

Answer 1

The doctrine of paramountcy is the legal principle that reconciles contradicting or conflicting laws in a federalist state, where both the central government, and the provincial or state governments, have the power to create laws in relation to the same matters. In a case where both central and state law exist, central laws will be given priority over state laws through the doctrine of supremacy. This is usually applied in cases of post-colonial indirect rule.

Answer 2

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⭕Under Lord Hastings (governor general from 1813 to 1823) a new policy "paramountacy" was initiated.

⭕According to this, company claimed that it's authority was Paramount or Supreme hence its power was greater than that of Indian states.

⭕In order to protect its interest, it was justified in an annexing or threatening to annex any Indian kingdom.

⭕This view continued to guide later British policies as well.