Q. Under which of the following Act the first Supreme Court was established in India?

Charter Act of 1793

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Pitt's India Act, 1784

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Regulating Act of 1773

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Charter Act, 1813

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Solution

The correct option is C Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation:

Option c is correct: Under the Regulating Act of 1773 Supreme Court was established at Fort William at Calcutta. The court was established with original & appellate jurisdictions where the subjects could seek redressal. In practice, however, the Supreme Court had a debatable jurisdiction vis-a-vis the council which created various problems.

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