Question

Who among the following was the first Chief Justice of Supreme Court during British India?

Options

• Sir Elijah Imphey

• Sir Robert Chambers

• Sir John Anstruther

• Sir Henry Russell

Answer 1

Sir Elijah Imphey

Explanation:

An Act of Parliament established the Supreme Court in Fort William, Calcutta, in 1774. Sir Elijah lmphey was appointed as the court's chief justice. Sir Robert Chambers came in second, Sir John Anstruther came in third, and Sir Henry Russell came in fourth.