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The Supreme Court of India was set by the which act?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Regulating Act, 1773
  2. Pitt’s Indian Act, 1784
  3. Charter Act, 1813
  4. Charter Act, 1833

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Regulating Act, 1773

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Regulating Act, 1773 📚 Explanation: The first Supreme Court in India was established at Fort William in Calcutta through the enactment of the historic Regulating Act of 1773 by the British Parliament. It began operations in 1774 with Sir Elijah Impey as its first Chief Justice. This act was the earliest step toward creating a centralized judicial framework under British rule. The modern Supreme Court of India was later inaugurated in January 1950.