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Under which Act was the Supreme Court established at Calcutta?

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

Answer options

  1. Regulating Act of 1773
  2. Pitt's India Act of 1784
  3. Charter Act of 1813
  4. Charter Act of 1833

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Regulating Act of 1773

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Regulating Act of 1773 šŸ“š Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first major attempt by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the East India Company. One of its key provisions was the establishment of a Supreme Court at Fort William, Calcutta, which comprised a Chief Justice and three other judges. ā–Ŗļø Sir Elijah Impey was appointed as its first Chief Justice of Judicature at Fort William in Bengal.