History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c14.46

c14.46

Besides these judicial officials, princes, Vazīrs, commanders of armies and other high officers of the state decided cases which did not involve expert knowledge of the law. Thus cases regarding land revenue were heard by the governor or his Finance minister, the Dīvān, and such cases did not fall under the jurisdiction of the Qāzīs.²² Justice was administered quickly and promptly without any circumlocutory proceedings. There were no pleaders or lawyers in those days and the judges mostly worked upon the doctrine of Qayās or private judgement after considering the statements of the witnesses.