Indians in India? If American Indians, which tribe?
I will take a jab by addressing the Judicial System of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation. However, I am sure that the pros and cons, at least to some degree, are reflected throughout the American Indian judicial system:
Good is self governing; bad is the continuing conflict regarding tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Despite many acts of Congress and more than 40 court decisions specifically related to the Cherokee in North Carolina, questions have continued to arise concerning tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions. The modern charter and governing document of the Eastern Band was adopted in 1986 and has 24 sections covering tribal officers, qualifications for office, and council meetings. The Cherokee code, published in 1998, consists of 36 chapters on a wide range of subjects. Court cases may be handled in tribal, state, or federal court, depending on the persons and subject matter in question. A Tribal Council of 12 members and a principal and vice chief carry out the executive and legislative functions, while a Court of Indian Offenses handles judicial matters not under federal jurisdiction.
2007-06-07 23:24:52
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answered by . 6
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If you are talking about India, as in just South of China, then their judicial system is based on the British system in place when we pulled out. There have been alterations and amendments, of course, but the bedrock legislation and system is colonial.
Luck
2007-06-08 07:20:35
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answered by Alice S 6
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