Question

During the time of Lord Cornwallis Hindu Law followed in criminal cases. True or False? Why?

Answer 1

The answer is False.

During the time of Lord Cornwallis, Hindu law was not followed in criminal cases. This is because both criminal and civil courts had a Muslim law officer and a Hindu law officer to assist or help the European judge in making judgments based on Muslim and Hindu laws. Hindu offenders were tried in accordance to the Hindu law, whereas Muslim offenders were meted punishment based on their failure to comply with Muslim laws.