QUESTION

Hard

Modern History

Prelims 2011

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

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Explanation

The reforms of Cornwallis had increased the litigation after the introduction of the land settlement system, and the main reason for this was the removal of Court Fee, and now everybody could drag anybody to the courts. Also, the extension of the right to appeal made it easier for people to take their disputes to court.

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