Regulating Act of 1773
➔ First Act by British Parliament to control the East India Company.
➔ It laid the foundation for a centralized administration.
➔ Governor of Bengal became Governor-General of Bengal.
➔ Warren Hastings appointed as First Governor-General of Bengal.
➔ Council of 4 members appointed to assist him.
➔ Madras & Bombay presidencies brought under control of Governor-General-in-Council.
➔ Established Supreme Court at Fort William in Calcutta (1774) — Chief Justice + 3 judges.
➔ Sir Elijah Impey appointed as First Chief Justice.