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Independence Day History Series: How the British Set up India’s Judicial System

The judicial system of India began to take shape under British rule, particularly with regard to the basic concepts and procedures that evolved. Even now, the basic tenets of justice as enacted and interpreted in Indian law resembles those of other Anglo-Saxon countries. India’s apex court, which is called the Supreme Court, consists of a chief justice along with other justices, and they are appointed by the President of India.