Q. Till which of the following years, the Supreme Court of India commenced its sittings from the Parliament building prior to moving to the present premises?
Solution:
-
The Federal Court of India which came up via the Government of India act 1935 commenced its sitting in the Chamber of Princes in the parliament building from 1937 till 1950. The SC came into being on 28 January 1950 and from that time till 1958, it commenced its hearing from there only. It moved to the current premises in 1958.
-
The Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta (Kolkata), was founded in 1774 by the Regulating Act of 1773.
Get Question Bank
Strengthen Your Practice with our comprehensive question bank.