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Which among the following Acts provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court of Justice at Calcutta for Europeans, their employees and the citizens of India?
A.The Regulating Act of 1773✓ Correct
B.The Charter Act of 1793
C.The Charter Act of 1813
D.Government of India Act of 1858
Explanation
The Regulating Act of 1773 provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court of Justice at Calcutta (Fort William) in 1774. It had jurisdiction over Europeans, their employees, and Indian citizens in Calcutta. The first Chief Justice was Sir Elijah Impey. This was the first significant attempt by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the East India Company.
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