Judicial Policies Of The British And Their Impact On The Madras Presidency From 1858 To 1947

Book Code: 1111036803287

Dr. B. Roja

ABOUT THE BOOK

‘Judicial Policies of the British and their Impact on the Madras Presidency from 1858 to 1947’ is a comprehensive study of the colonial judicial framework and its far-reaching consequences in South India. The book examines how British legal reforms, codifications, and court structures transformed indigenous judicial practices, impacted local society, and reshaped the socio-political fabric of the Madras Presidency. Drawing upon archival records, official reports, and contemporary writings, the work highlights both the intended objectives of the colonial state and the unintended disruptions caused to traditional systems of justice.

The book situates British judicial policies within the wider framework of colonial governance, while also exploring their long-term effects on social relations, and the emergence of a modern legal consciousness. This critical analysis offers fresh insights into the intersection of law, society, and power under colonial rule, making it a valuable contribution to the fields of legal history, colonial studies, and South Indian history.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. B. Roja is an academic and researcher with over fifteen years of teaching and research experience in the field of History. She specializes in colonial and modern Indian history, with particular emphasis on the judicial, social, and cultural aspects of British rule in South India. Her scholarly work combines a keen interest in archival research with a critical engagement with historiography, bringing to light lesser-explored dimensions of India’s colonial past.

Dr. Roja has published books, research papers widely in reputed academic journals and has contributed chapters to edited volumes on Indian history. Her research approach is interdisciplinary, engaging with law, society, and governance, while remaining rooted in historical methodology. She has received best research awards and delivered guest lectures across academic platforms. As a faculty member in the Department of History and Archaeology at Andhra University, she continues to inspire students and scholars alike through her teaching, mentorship, and contributions to the discipline. Dr. Roja is a life member of professional bodies including the Andhra Pradesh History Congress, INTACH, and the South Indian History Congress.

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