Mohammedan Judges.

Oral Answers to Questions — India. – in the House of Commons am ar 16 Mehefin 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Colonel Charles Yate Colonel Charles Yate , Melton

1.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India if he can state in which of the High Courts of India there is a Mohammedan judge and in which there is not?

Photo of Mr Robert Richards Mr Robert Richards , Wrecsam

There is one Mohammedan judge in the Calcutta, Bombay, Allahabad and Lahore High Courts respectively, and none in the High Courts at Madras, Patna and Rangoon.

Photo of Colonel Charles Yate Colonel Charles Yate , Melton

Will the Under-Secretary take into consideration the appointment of Mohammedan judges?

Photo of Mr Robert Richards Mr Robert Richards , Wrecsam

I will mention that to my Noble Friend (Lord Olivier).