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The Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William, Calcutta was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1774. It was British India's highest court from 1774 to 1862, on the founding of the High Court of Calcutta. It replaced the Mayor's Court of Calcutta. The courthouse itself was a two storied building with Ionic columns and an urn-topped balustrade and stood by the side of the Writers’ Buildings. The building also served as the Town Hall of Calcutta at one time. It was demolished in 1792 and replaced by the present building in 1832. The first judges were: * Sir Elijah Impey, Chief justice from 1774 to 1783 on his recall to England for impeachment. * Stephen Caesar Le Maistre, Puisne judge from 1774 to 1777 on his death. * John Hyde (judge), Puisne judge from 1774 to 1796 on his death. * Robert Chambers (English judge), Puisne judge from 1774 to 1783, Acting Chief Justice from 1783 to 1791. Chief Justice from 1791-1798, on his resignation. * Sir William Jones, Puisne judge from 1783 to 1794 on his death. * Sir William Dunkin, ==Chief Justices== * ''for Chief Justices after 1862 see High Court of Calcutta'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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