Publisher's Synopsis
The Madras Code is a comprehensive compilation of the unrepealed Madras Regulations, local acts of the Governor-General in Council applicable in Madras, and acts of the Governor of Fort St. George in Council. This essential reference work includes chronological tables and an appendix, offering invaluable insights into the legal framework governing the Madras Presidency during British rule.
Compiled under the authority of Madras (India: Presidency) and Sir John Molesworth Macpherson, this code provides a detailed record of the laws and regulations that shaped the administration and governance of the region. Researchers, legal scholars, and historians will find this volume an indispensable resource for understanding the legal and administrative history of British India.
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