ABSTRACT
The course of events in India necessitated and received close consideration at the hands of the British Government and Parliament, policy being swayed this way and that according to the strength of Hastings' interest in the Company and its relations to Lord North. Cornwallis recognized that he could not expect full acceptance by the princes of the royal family as an equal, but he demanded it from other states. Cornwallis's inquiries revealed serious wrongdoing by contractors and members, some of whom were punished. In the general branch of the Company's affairs revenue and justice were inextricably mingled, as has been seen, until under the reforms of 1781 a distinct separation between revenue and judicial functions had emerged. Cornwallis was persuaded that systematic regulation was imperative and that it could not suffice to trust to the character and sense of duty of individuals, and the directors concurred.
