Amending act of 1781
the amending act of 1781
in the backdrop of regulating act of 1773, a council of governor general and supreme court were established. this created conflict between executive and judiciary. to demarcate powers of GG and supreme court this act was passed.
PROVISIONS: 1 clear demarcation of power of governor general and supreme court - executive was exempted from judicial scrutiny in official capacity. 2 jurisdiction of supreme court - it was limited to Bengal and British officials. 3 revenue collection regulation - a regulating board was established in Bengal. 4 appeal process - all the appeals from provincial courts to be received by governor general in council and not supreme court .
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