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Question

The Supreme Court was set up for the first time in India under the:

  1. Regulating Act-1773
  2. Charter Act-1853
  3. Govt. of India Act-1935
  4. Constitution of India-1950

Answer:

Option A: Regulating Act-1773

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Regulating Act-1773”.

The Supreme Court was first established in India under the Regulating Act of 1773. This act established the Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta.