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Who was the first British Chief Justice of Supreme Court during British period?
Question

Who was the first British Chief Justice of Supreme Court during British period?

A.

Sir Robert Chambers

B.

Sir Edward Hyde

C.

Sir Henry Russell

D.

Sir Elijah Impey

Correct option is D

Sir Elijah Impey was the first British Chief Justice of India's Supreme Court during the British period.
Sir Elijah Impey was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William (Calcutta) from 1774-1783.
He was appointed following the formation of the Supreme Court in Calcutta by the Regulating Act of 1773, as part of British colonial reforms in India.
Impey is well-known for his contributions to the early administration of justice in British India, as well as his involvement in several notable cases from that time period.

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