EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVY COUNCIL

Dr. R. M. Dave

Abstract


If we overview the history of Indian Legal System, it clearly reveals
that the Indian Legal System is more or less based on the English Legal
System. In fact, the systematic development of Indian judicial
institutions, judicial principles, laws etc. has occurred during British
regime itself. Besides this, the British regime in India has also
developed a hierarchical judicial system in India. Accordingly, the
highest judicial authority was conferred on a body of jurists, popularly
called as 'Privy Council'. It has played a significant role in shaping the
present legal system in India. The same is discussed as under.


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