When was the Supreme Court of India established?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) 26 January, 1950
Explanation:

→ The Supreme Court of India was established on 26 January 1950, the same day the Constitution of India came into force and India became a Republic.
→ Before the establishment of the Supreme Court, the highest judicial authority in  India was the Federal Court of India (established in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935) and appeals could also be made to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.
→ On 26 January 1950, the Supreme Court replaced both of these bodies and became the highest judicial authority in India.
Information Booster:
• Location: New Delhi
• First Chief Justice: Harilal Jekisundas Kania
• Constitutional Articles: Articles 124–147 of the Constitution deal with the Supreme Court.
• Role:
→ Guardian of the Constitution
→ Highest court of appeal in India
→ Protector of Fundamental Rights under Article 32
→ Initially, the Court consisted of 1 Chief Justice and 7 other judges.
→ The Court has original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction.