§ Mr. MORRELLasked whether, in December last, when nine Indian gentlemen were deported from their homes without charge or trial by orders of the Government of India, the courts of justice were open; and whether any complaint was made to the Secretary of State before he sanctioned those deportations that the courts were not efficient or that the judges were not competent to try any charges brought before them?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSE (in the absence of Mr. Buchanan)The answer to the first question is in the affirmative, and to the second in the negative.
§ Mr. MORRELLDo I understand that these gentlemen have committed no offence for which they could be made amenable?