Consider the following statements about the High Court of Calcutta.
1. It could hear appeals in benches of two or more judges of its own court on the civil side.
2. It was declared to be court of reference and revision from the criminal courts.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 and 2

D. None of these

Answer: Option C