With reference to judicial organization during British rule in the 18th century consider the followi...........

Modern Indian History Developments

With reference to judicial organization during British rule in the 18th century, consider the following statements:

1. The codified laws replaced the religious and personal laws of the rulers.

2. As the result of the simplification of the laws, courts were easily approached by all sections of the society.

3. Government servants were made answerable to both civil and criminal courts.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

EXPLANATION:

The codified laws brought by the British replaced the religious and personal laws of the rulers. So statement 1 is correct.
The judicial system during british became more and more complicated and expensive. The rich could manipulate the system. So statement 2 is not correct
Government servants were made answerable to the civil courts. So statement 3 is not correct .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Positive Aspects of Judiciary under the British

The rule of law was established.
The codified laws replaced the religious and personal laws of the rulers.
Even European subjects were brought under the jurisdiction, although in criminal cases, they could be tried by European judges only.
Government servants were made answerable to the civil courts.

The Negative Aspects

The judicial system became more and more complicated and expensive. The rich could manipulate the system.
There was ample scope for false evidence, deceit and chicanery.
Dragged out litigation meant delayed justice.
Courts became overburdened as litigation increased.
Often, the European judges were not familiar with the Indian usage and traditions.