According to the provisions of the Regulating Act the Supreme Court in Bengal consist of the Chief Justice and ____________.

Five Judges

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Two Judges

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Six Judges

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Three Judges

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The correct option is D Three Judges
Regulating Act of 1773 was a legislation passed by the British Parliament for the regulation of the British East India Company’s Indian territories. Some of its provisions were:
1. The presidencies of Bombay and Madras were made subordinate to the Presidency of Calcutta.
2. It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774) with one Chief Justice and three other Judges.
3. The governor-general had a council of four and was given a casting vote but no veto.

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