Supreme Court of Judicature was established in Calcutta by Royal Charter. Similar courts were established in Madras (1801) and Bombay (1823). Without a judge’s or high-ranking official’s recommendation, Attorneys could not be admitted to practice. Therefore, it seemed as though British Barristers, Advocates, and Attorneys were the only ones allowed to practice before the Calcutta Supreme Court. The legal profession had increasingly been dominated by English barristers. The Charter of 1774, brought the British legal system and profession to India. Indians did not have right to appear before the Supreme Court.

The term “Advocate” in 1773, was extended only to which of the following?

English Barristers French Barristers members of the Faculty of Advocates in Great Britain All of the above

English Barristers

The Regulating Act of 1773 empowered the Supreme Court to "approve, admit and enrol" Advocates and Attorneys-at-Law. "Attorneys of Record" were authorized to "appear, plead and act for the suitors". Attorneys were not admitted without a recommendation from high officials in England or a Judge in India. The term "Advocate" at that time was extended only to the English and Irish Barristers and members of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.