NDA 2025
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2025
- Subject
- General Ability
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- General Studies
NDA 2025 · General Ability · General Studies
Which among the following Acts provided for the establishment of a...
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?
Options
- AThe Regulating Act of 1773
- BThe Charter Act of 1793
- CThe Charter Act of 1813
- DGovernment of India Act of 1858
Correct answer
A. The Regulating Act of 1773
Step-by-step solution
The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first major step taken by the British Parliament to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.
It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William, Calcutta, which was established in 1774. It comprised one chief justice and three other judges.
This court had jurisdiction over Europeans, their employees, and the citizens of Calcutta.
Answer: The Regulating Act of 1773
It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William, Calcutta, which was established in 1774. It comprised one chief justice and three other judges.
This court had jurisdiction over Europeans, their employees, and the citizens of Calcutta.
Answer: The Regulating Act of 1773