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Which landmark British parliamentary legislation provided for the establishment of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta?

  1. A
    Carriers Act, 1865
  2. B
    Coroners Act, 1871
  3. C
    India Law Reports Act, 1875
  4. D
    Regulating Act, 1773

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The Regulating Act of 1773 authorized the British Crown to establish a Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta via a Royal Charter. This court was formally established in the year 1774 with Sir Elijah Impey as its first Chief Justice.

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Which landmark British parliamentary legislation provided for the establishment of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta?
A
Carriers Act, 1865
B
Coroners Act, 1871
C
India Law Reports Act, 1875
D
Regulating Act, 1773

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