The Indian legal system is very rich and extensive. Several present-day laws, Acts, legislation, rules, and procedures in the country are derived from the charters passed by the British who ruled India for around 300 years.

The Indian legal system is very rich and extensive. Several present-day laws, Acts, legislation, rules, and procedures in the country are derived from the charters passed by the British who ruled India for around 300 years. The first charter was passed by Queen Elizabeth I of England, which allowed the London merchants to trade in the countries of East India. Various other charters were passed by the British government till the final charter of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.

It is essential to know the history behind the development of legal machinery in India. Legal Bites' short but comprehensive course on the Indian legal system familiarizes readers with the foundational principles of the Indian legal system as well as the origins of the legal profession in the country.

Important articles and study material on the Indian Legal System – Click on the links to Read:

Module I

  1. Constitutional History of India
  2. Reforms Of Cornwallis
  3. The Mayor's Court
  4. Abolition Of Dual Judicial System
  5. Thuggee and Dacoity Suppression Act

Module II

  1. The Adalat System
  2. Establishment Of High Courts

Module III

  1. Bawla Murder Case 1925: An Analysis
  2. Kakori Conspiracy Case 1925: Case Study
  3. Case Analysis on Benoyendra Chandra Pandey v. Emperor, (1936)
  4. State of Orissa v Ram Bahadur Thapa (1959): Case Analysis | The Ghost Case
  5. KM Nanavati v State of Maharashtra (1962)
  6. Joshi Abhyankar Case 1976: Facts and Judgement of the Court
  7. Marichjhapi Massacre 1979: Case Study

Module IV

  1. The influence of Hindu and Muslim Laws on the Indian Legal System
  2. Blockchain Technology and the Indian Legal Industry
  3. Nyaya Panchayats
  4. Growth Of Legal Profession In India
  5. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

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Updated On 29 Nov 2022 9:38 AM GMT
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