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The Epitome of the Duties of a Justice of the Peace in India is a definitive legal manual compiled by George Norton that serves as an authoritative guide for judicial officers in India. This work systematically outlines the responsibilities, powers, and procedures that justices of the peace must follow in executing their judicial and administrative functions.
The book covers critical areas including criminal jurisdiction, civil procedures, evidence handling, and the proper administration of oaths. It provides practical examples and case references to illustrate proper legal implementation. Originally published to standardize judicial practices across India, this work remains an important historical document for understanding the colonial legal system and the evolution of Indian jurisprudence.
Essential for legal scholars, historians, and practitioners studying the Indian judicial system, this epitome serves as both a professional reference and a valuable historical record of 19th-century legal administration in India.
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