With reference to judicial organization and the right power structure during Warren Hastings’ period, consider the following courts:

1. Diwani Adalat
2. Sadar Diwani Adalat
3. Provincial Courts of Civil Appeal
4. Registrar Courts

Choose the correct sequence:

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With reference to judicial organization and the right power structure during Warren Hastings’ period, consider the following courts:

1. Diwani Adalat

2. Sadar Diwani Adalat

3. Provincial Courts of Civil Appeal

4. Registrar Courts

Choose the correct sequence:

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The correct answer is 1-4-3-2. The Judicial Hierarchy ExplainedUnder the reforms of Warren Hastings (and subsequently Lord Cornwallis), a structured "ladder" of civil justice was created:Diwani Adalat (1): These were the District Civil Courts. Established in 1772, they were presided over by the Collector. This was the first point of entry for civil disputes.Registrar Courts (4): These were subordinate to the Diwani Adalat, presided over by European officers (Registrars) to handle smaller cases, relieving the burden on the main district court.Provincial Courts of Appeal (3): If a party was dissatisfied with the decision of the Diwani Adalat, they could appeal to these four regional courts (located in Calcutta, Murshidabad, Dacca, and Patna).Sadar Diwani Adalat (2): This was the Highest Civil Court of Appeal in the Presidency, presided over by the Governor-General and members of his Council.

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4-1-3-2

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1-2-3-4

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1-3-4-2

With reference to judicial organization and the right power structure during Warren Hastings’ period, consider the following courts:

1. Diwani Adalat
2. Sadar Diwani Adalat
3. Provincial Courts of Civil Appeal
4. Registrar Courts

Choose the correct sequence:

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