Who became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta,…
Sir Elijah Impey became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Fort William. The court was established by the 1774 royal charter under the Regulating Act of 1773.
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Who became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta, established in 1774 under the Regulating Act of 1773?
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Correct answer A
Sir Elijah Impey became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Fort William. The court was established by the 1774 royal charter under the Regulating Act of 1773.
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Option A
Sir Elijah Impey was appointed Chief Justice when the court was established.
Option B
Stephen Caesar Le Maistre was appointed a puisne judge, not Chief Justice.
Option C
John Hyde was appointed a puisne judge, not Chief Justice.
Option D
Robert Chambers was appointed as one of the original puisne judges. Elijah Impey was appointed first Chief Justice.