The Supreme Court of India was set up by the Regulating Act, 1773. Other provisions in this Act are as follows:

1. It was the first step by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company.
2. This act laid the foundation for the central administration in India.
   Provision was made in the Act for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta consisting of a Chief Justice and three junior judges.
3. It was to be independent of the Governor-General in Council. In 1774, the Supreme Court was established by a Royal Charter.
4. This Act prevented the servants of the Company including the Governor-General, members of his council and the judges of the Supreme Court from receiving directly or indirectly any gifts in kind or cash.