The Superme Court at Calcutta was established by-

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The Superme Court at Calcutta was established by-

A. Regulating Act of 1773

B. Pitts India Act of 1784

C. Charter Act of 1793

D. Charter Act of 1813

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Supreme Court was established by Regulating Act of 1773 at Fort William (Calcutta) as apex Court in 1774 with one Chief Justice and three other judges. Sir Elijah Imphey was first Chief Justice of this Supreme Court.

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