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The Calcutta Law Journal. Short Notes of Cases Articles and other Matters September 1 1920

1920

A precedent unique in the annals of the Calcutta High Court was created when it pleased the Honourable the Acting Chief Jutice in the exercise of the right solely vested in him by law (I) to determine that the Honourable Mr. [...] ” (2) It is thus evident that the rule which provides for the constitution of the High Court (1) The constitution of the Benches is witnin the sole power and competence of the Chief Justice of. [...] clearly contemplates that a Vakil Judge has the same rights and privileges as a Barrister or a Civilian Judge.(r) Secondly because the form of oath(2) which the Chief Justice and the other Judges have to subscribe to prior to entering upon the execution of the duties of their office does neither manifest nor suggest any distinction whatsoever in the office or appointment among the Judges. [...] The rction which contains the rule on the point in the. Letters Patent is to the following effect : And We do further ordain that the said High Court of Judicature at Fort William in Bengal shall have ordinary origin al criminal jurisdiction within the local limits of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction ; and also in respect of all such persons both within the limits of the Bengal Division [...] up in this High Court but also has sought to give practical effect to the spirit and purpose of the Legislature by which fitness is the only test of eligibility to a high office (;) and equality between Europeans and Indians the universal desideratum.(z) Great credit is therefore due to the Acting Chief Justice for the bold and novel step.
law
Pages
4
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India
SARF Document ID
sarf.120108
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The Calcutta Law Journal
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