Q. The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established by
(a) North’s Regulating Act of 1773
(b) Pitt’s India Act of 1784
(c) Charter Act of 1793
(d) Charter Act of 1813
Ans: (a) North’s Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established by (a) North’s Regulating Act of 1773.
The North’s Regulating Act of 1773, also known as the Regulating Act of 1773, was an important piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament to regulate the administration of the East India Company’s territories in India. One of the provisions of this act was the establishment of a Supreme Court in Calcutta. The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established in 1774 and was the first Supreme Court to be established in India. It played a crucial role in the administration of justice and the development of legal systems in British India. The court initially had jurisdiction over the Presidency of Fort William, which included Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
