Records of the Calcutta mayor's court, [c.1765]-1766

Sub-series: CSB Mayors' courts were established by royal charter to strengthen the administration of British justice in the Company's various settlements in India, the court at Calcutta having been established by the charter of 1726 (revised in 1753). It appointed a mayor and nine aldermen to act as judges in civil cases and was also empowered to grant probate and exercise testamentary jurisdiction. It was superseded by the Supreme Court established by Act of Parliament in 1774. Scope and content: Records, [c.1765]-1766, relating to the court's charter and its meetings. Arrangement: In two documents: charter and proceedings. Extent: 2 vols.