Under the Regulating Act, 1773, in which of the following places was the Supreme Court established in British India?
- ABombay
- BDelhi
- CMadras
- DCalcutta
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The Regulating Act of 1773 provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
It was formally established in 1774, consisting of a Chief Justice (Sir Elijah Impey was the first Chief Justice) and three other regular judges.
It was formally established in 1774, consisting of a Chief Justice (Sir Elijah Impey was the first Chief Justice) and three other regular judges.