Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Analyze the historical judicial evolution of Sikkim: Prior to its integration and the formal establishment of the High Court of Sikkim, what judicial system predominantly administered justice in the region?
A. Direct application of the British Privy Council rulings from Calcutta
B. Traditional customary courts alongside judicial committees appointed by the Chogyal under the Proclamation of 1955✓ Correct Answer
C. Military tribunals operated by the garrison stationed in Gangtok
D. Circuit courts deputed directly by the Supreme Court of Nepal
💡 Solution & Explanation
Before integration, Sikkim administered justice through a blend of traditional customary laws, village panchayats, and a judicial committee established under the ruler's proclamations such as the Sikkim High Court Proclamation of 1955. Upon integration, the Indian legal system was gradually extended, culminating in the formal inauguration of the present High Court under constitutional amendments. This transition harmonized local dispute resolution with national judicial standards.
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