The proclamation of which Act by the King of England in 1773 paved the way for the establishment of the Supreme Court at Calcutta?  

Key Points

• The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.
• This act marked the beginning of a parliamentary control over the company and introduced significant administrative reforms.
• One of the key provisions of the Regulating Act was the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta, which was set up in 1774.
• The Supreme Court was intended to administer justice to British subjects in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
• This act also laid the foundation for the subsequent acts and reforms in the Indian administrative structure.

Additional Information

• The Regulating Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1773 to address the financial and administrative issues faced by the East India Company.
• It required the company to report its revenue and administrative activities to the British government.
• The act also established the office of the Governor-General of Bengal and created a council to assist the Governor-General.
• The Regulating Act was followed by other significant legislations such as the Pitt's India Act (1784), which further reformed the company's administration and brought it under stricter control of the British government.