Bombay High Court Legal Documents and Admiralty Cases (1901-1908)

Sub title : Civil Jurisdiction and Maritime Law Proceedings

Subject: Admiralty Law | Civil Jurisdiction | Maritime Disputes

Date of publication: 1908

Language: English

Page: 165 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27351

Keyword: Bombay High Court — Admiralty Jurisdiction — Civil Procedure Code | Maritime Law — British India | Steam Launch Sarphini — Cotton Trade — Legal Proceedings — 1900s

Abstract: This collection comprises early 20th century legal documents from the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, covering admiralty cases and civil jurisdiction matters between 1901-1908. The files include proceedings involving maritime collisions, cargo disputes, commercial agency agreements, and inheritance cases. Notable cases involve the Steam Launch "Sarphini," cotton merchants, and various commercial entities operating in Bombay during the British colonial period.

Description: This extensive collection of legal documents from the Bombay High Court provides valuable insight into the judicial system and commercial activities in early 20th century British India. The files contain admiralty cases dealing with ship collisions and cargo disputes, civil suits involving commercial agreements and inheritance matters, and various legal proceedings that reflect the bustling trade and maritime activities of Bombay port. The documents include court pleadings, witness statements, legal arguments, and references to contemporary legal texts and precedents, offering a comprehensive view of the legal landscape during this historical period. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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