- Warren Hastings took over the the administration as Governor in 1772.
- Warren Hastings introduced two types of courts in each district they are:
a) Dewani Aadalat: A civil court, in which Hindus were dispensed Justice as per the Hindu Scriptures and the Muslims as per the Shariyat. Civil courts came under the administration of **** officers.
b) Fouzadaari Aadalat: A **** court, which were under the court of Qajis and functioned under the supervision of **** officers. Gradually, the British Legal Procedures were introduced in the **** courts.
