On which date did the Supreme Court of India hold its inaugural sitting?
Question and options
On which date did the Supreme Court of India hold its inaugural sitting?
26 January 1950
24 January 1950
26 November 1949
28 January 1950
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 28 January 1950
The Supreme Court of India stood established under Article 124 when the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, but its inaugural sitting was held two days later, on 28 January 1950. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.
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