Which of the following Acts had provided the establishment of the Federal Court in British India?
The Government of India Act, 1935
The correct answer is The Government of India Act, 1935.
The Government of India Act of 1935 was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly restructured the governance of British India. A key feature of this Act was the establishment of the Federal Court. This court served as the highest court of appeal within British India, marking a significant step in the development of the Indian judicial system. While previous Acts dealt with aspects of governance and councils, the establishment of a fully-fledged Federal Court was a distinct development introduced by the 1935 Act.
The other options are incorrect because:
- The Indian Councils Act, 1892: This Act expanded the legislative councils but did not establish a Federal Court.
- The Government of India Act, 1858: This Act transferred the governance of India from the East India Company to the British Crown, but it didn't include the establishment of the Federal Court.
- The Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms): This Act introduced some reforms to the legislative councils but fell short of establishing a Federal Court.
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