Clarke, Richard [Editor]: The regulations of the government of Fort William in Bengal in force at the end of 1853 - to which are added, the acts of the government of India in force in that presidency: with lists of titles and an index (3): Acts from 1834 to 1853 (London, 1854)

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COURTS HOLDING SESSIONS—
When judge disapproves of futwa, trial to be referred to Nizamut Adawlut
Kazi and moofti to be consulted on points of Mahomedan law—judge dif-
fering, case to be referred to Nizamut Adawlut.
When witnesses are rejected under Mahomedan law, court how to proceed
Trials referred to Nizamut Adawlut, to be accompanied by explanatory
letters .
In capital cases proceedings to be translated .
To report neglect or misconduct of magistrate .
To propose rules of practice to Nizamut Adawlut .
How to proceed on receiving futwa in cases of murder .
Sentences of perpetual imprisonment to be referred to Nizamut Adawlut...
Killing a person on pretence of his practising sorcery, declared murder ...
Examination of parties and witnesses, how to be taken.
Judges, what reports to make.
Order in which trials are to be sent up to the Nizamut Adawlut .
In imposing fines, always to declare an equivalent imprisonment.
May restore stolen property to owners .
May allow parties their expenses .
To cause or allow no delay in the transmission of trials referred to the Niza-
mut Adawlut .
How to proceed in certain cases of homicide and wounding—(See MAHO-
MEDAN LAW) .

How to proceed with futwasof dtscretionary punishment—(See MAHOME-
DAN LAW) .
How to deal with charges of dacoity, or robbing by open violence—(See
DAC01TY).
How to punish theft or larceny without violence .

futwas .
Cases referred, to be accompanied by explanatory letters.
When to adjudge transportation.
How to deal with cases of return from transportation or escape from impri-
sonment .
--watchmen or police officers being concerned ii
dacoity.
How to proceed in cases of forgery and perjury—(See FoR&ERY AND
PERJURY).
May require further reports from magistrates in cases not sufficiently inves-
tigated .
How to proceed when Governor-General in Council orders futwas t
dispensed with .
May order hail to be taken for prisoners whose cases are under referen
Nizamut Adawlut.

successive sessions .
Degrees of punishment for which sentences may be passed for various
heinous offences .
To prevent unnecessary detention of prisoners before committal on trial ...
Not to annul magistrate's order, under which a prisoner is to be brought
to trial.
May require magistrates to admit prisoners to bail.
May allow prisoners to defend themselves by vakeel instead of appearing
personally.-.
How to proceed when persons held to bail are not surrendered for trial ...
Rules respecting security for good behaviour—(See RECO&NizANCEs).
How to proceed in cases of house-breaking ...
—---theft ..
--receiving stolen goods .
How to proceed in cases of prisoners' escaping.

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