SC - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   India's first supreme court was established by

a. Charter Act of 1793
b. Regulating Act of 1773
c. Charter Act of 1813
d. Charter Act of 1853
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Regulating Act of 1773

Explanation:
- India’s first Supreme Court was established at Fort William, Calcutta by Regulating act of 1773.
- It consisted a Chief Justice and three other regular judges or Puisne Judges.
- Sir Elijah Imphey was the first Chief Justice.
- The Supreme Court was the supreme judiciary over all British subjects including the provinces of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
2)   Which of the following has the authority to appoint other place or places as seat of supreme court?

a. President
b. Chief Justice of India
c. Parliament by constitutional appiontment
d. No one is authorized to change the seat of supreme court
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Chief Justice of India

Explanation:
- Article 130 deals with Seat of Supreme Court.
- The Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.

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