The Regulating Act of 1773 stipulated that a Supreme Court be established in Calcutta with one Chief Justice and ________.

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) three additional justices

Explanation

• The Regulating Act of 1773 mandated the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta in 1774.
• The court was to consist of:
• 1 Chief Justice
• 3 additional (puisne) Justices

This structure aimed to regulate the administration of justice and check the growing powers of the East India Company.

Information Booster

• The first Chief Justice was Sir Elijah Impey.
• The court had jurisdiction over:
• British subjects in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa
• Company officials
• Certain Indian inhabitants under specific conditions

Additional Knowledge

• The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step by the British Parliament to control the East India Company’s governance.
• It also created the office of the Governor-General of Bengal, with Warren Hastings as the first to hold the position.