India's first supreme court established by Regulating act of 1773

Q.  India's first supreme court was established by
- Published on 07 Dec 15

a. Charter Act of 1793
b. Regulating Act of 1773
c. Charter Act of 1813
d. Charter Act of 1853

ANSWER: Regulating Act of 1773
 
- India’s first Supreme Court was established at Fort William, Calcutta by Regulating act of 1773.
- It consisted a Chief Justice and three other regular judges or Puisne Judges.
- Sir Elijah Imphey was the first Chief Justice.
- The Supreme Court was the supreme judiciary over all British subjects including the provinces of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.

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  • punyabrata goswami   -Posted on 02 Sep 17
    nyc and thnx

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