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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

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The Federal Court of India was established in Delhi by the Act of ________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 1935.

  • The Federal Court of India was established in Delhi under the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935.

  • This was the first time a federal judicial institution was introduced in British India to resolve disputes between provinces and between provinces and the central government.

  • The court officially began its functioning on 1 October 1937 and served as the highest constitutional authority until the Supreme Court of India was established in 1950.

  • The Federal Court had jurisdiction over constitutional matters and limited appellate authority over decisions of the High Courts.

  • It was composed of a Chief Justice and up to six judges, all appointed by the British Crown.

  • This court laid the foundation for India’s current judicial structure and played a crucial role in interpreting laws during the late colonial period.

  • After the adoption of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court replaced the Federal Court as the apex judicial body.