The Amending Act 1781 to the Regulating Act of1773 1 Significantly reduced the powers of the Supreme...........

Indian Polity Evolution of Constitution

The Amending Act (1781) to the Regulating Act of1773

1.Significantly reduced the powers of the Supreme Court at Calcutta

2. Empowered the Governor-General and Council to convene as a Court of Record to hear appeals from the Provincial Courts on civil case

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: The actions of the servants of the Company in their official capacity were exempted from the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It also separated the Governor-General-in-Council and revenue matters from the Court`s jurisdiction.

Statement 2: The Act recognized the appellate jurisdiction of the Governor-General-in- Council. It empowered the Governor-General and Council to convene as a Court of Record to hear appeals from the Provincial Courts on civil cases. It meant that appeal could be taken from the provincial courts to the Governor General & Council and that was to be the final court of appeal.