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About The Book: The Administration of Justice in British India; Its Past History and Present State is a work that provides an in-depth exploration of the legal system in colonial India. It examines the historical evolution of Indian law, from the early indigenous systems to the introduction of British legal practices under colonial rule. The book details the structure of the British Indian judicial system, highlighting its various courts, procedures, and laws peculiar to India, including those based on the British legal framework. It critically analyzes how the administration of justice functioned under British control and its impact on Indian society and governance. About The Author: William Hook Morley (1815–1860) was an English barrister and orientalist, known for his significant contributions to Arabic and Persian manuscript studies. The second son of George Morley, he was called to the bar in 1840 and served as a trustee and librarian of the Royal Asiatic Society. Morley gained recognition in 1838 for discovering a lost manuscript of Rashid-al-Din Hamadani's Jami' al-tawarikh. His key works include Digest of Cases Decided in the Supreme Courts of India (1849–50) Catalogue of the Historical Manuscripts (1854), and his edited volume of History of the Atábeks of Syria and Persia (1848). The Title 'The Administration of Justice in British India: Its Past History and Present State Comprising an Account of the Laws Peculiar to India written/authored/edited by William H. Morley', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370149816 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 382 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.