FAUJDARI ADALAT

Language - Persian

Telugu Word - పౌజ్టరి / అటల్ట్

A criminal court. Under Mughal rule, it referred to a district-level criminal court subordinate to the central Nizamat Adalat. In some regions, including Bengal, the term continued to be used even under British rule, while in other presidencies, the highest criminal court was called the Faujdari Adalat. The term FAUJDARI ADALAT underscores the historical evolution of the judicial system in Telangana, particularly in relation to criminal matters involving land and property. Understanding the structure and jurisdiction of FAUJDARI ADALATs can shed light on the historical legal processes and institutions that dealt with land-related disputes.