OCS Paper 1

Q. The first modern judicial court in India presided over by Elijah Impey was set up in

a) Murshidabad
b) Patna
c) Kolkata
d) Dhaka

Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024

Correct Answer: c) Kolkata

The first modern judicial court in India, presided over by Elijah Impey, was set up in Kolkata.

Explanation: The Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William (Kolkata) was established in 1774 under the Regulating Act of 1773. It was the first modern judicial institution in India, and Elijah Impey served as its first Chief Justice. This court marked the beginning of a structured judicial system in India during British rule.

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