Question

Explain the new system of justice introduced by Warren Hastings

Answer 1

Answer:

Warren Hastings, Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785,introduced several administrative reforms, most famous of which were in the areas of justice. ... Anew system of justice wasestablished in 1772; each district was to have two courts - a criminal court - faujdari adalat, and a civil court - diwani adalat.

Answer 2

Answer:

Warren Hastings, the Governor-General of India from 1773-1785, introduced several administrative reforms, most famous of which were in the areas of justice. A new system of justice was established in 1772.

Each district of India had two courts :-

1. Criminal Court (Faujdari Court)
2. Civil Court (Diwani Court)