Q. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Calcutta established under the Regulating Act of 1773?
(a) William Pitt
(b) Henry Vansittart
(c) Elijah Impey
(d) Job Charnok
Ans: (c) Elijah Impey
Explanation:
The correct answer is (c) Elijah Impey.
Elijah Impey was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Calcutta, established under the Regulating Act of 1773. The Regulating Act of 1773 was an important legislation passed by the British Parliament to regulate the administration of the East India Company in India. As part of the act, a Supreme Court was established in Calcutta, which marked the beginning of the formal judicial system in British India.
Elijah Impey, an English lawyer and judge, was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Calcutta. He served in this position from 1774 to 1782. Impey played a significant role in shaping the early legal system in India and is known for his controversial role in the trial and execution of Warren Hastings, the Governor-General of Bengal, during the impeachment proceedings in 1788.
