Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:

Which of the following High Courts enrolled Ms. Cornelia Sorabji as the first Indian lady vakil on 24th August 1921?

Options:

Calcutta High Court

Allahabad High Court

Patna High Court

Delhi High Court

Correct Answer:

Allahabad High Court

Explanation:

The Allahabad High Court took the lead by enrolling Ms. Cornelia Sorabji as the first Indian lady Vakil of Allahabad High Court on 24 August, 1921 by a decision of the English Committee of the Court (as the Administrative Committee was then called), consisting of Chief Justice Sir Grim Wood Meers.