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charter of 1600

East India company was established by this charter.


it was in connection with the trade.
the legislative authority was given to the company in order to enable it to
regulate its own business and maintain discipline among its servants.

charter of 1609

according to this charter company could trade for lifetime.


in 1615 the company was given this power in order to maintain discipline on board
during voyages.
Kolkata plus Bombay plus Madras equal to presidency town + council

charter of 1661

on 3rd April Prince Charles 2 granted in your charter to this company


the charter reorganised the company on a joint stock principle and its member which
has a share capital of 500 euros was given the right to one word in general Court
of the company

the company was authorised to appoint governors.


the companies power to governed its employees and to punish their disobedience was
enhanced

regard of both cases civil and criminal justice , servants and all people were
under the jurisdiction of India.

no distinction between the executive and the judiciary and Justice was required to
be administered accounting to English law.

trade monopoly political powers transition from trading concern to a territorial


power..

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