The Supreme Court of India was established on 28th January 1950, two days after the Constitution of India came into effect on 26th January 1950. It replaced the Federal Court of India, which was set up in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. The Supreme Court was created as the highest judicial authority in India under the new democratic and constitutional framework of independent India. Key facts about its establishment: The first sitting of the Supreme Court was held on 28 January 1950. It was initially housed in the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament building. The current Supreme Court building was inaugurated in 1958. The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution, ensuring justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights. It also serves as the final court of appeal in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.

The Supreme Court of India was established on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India came into force. However, the court's inaugural proceedings took place two days later, on *January 28, 1950*, at 9:45 am, in the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament building. This date is often considered the official date of establishment. *Key Facts: - *Establishment*: The Supreme Court replaced the Federal Court of India and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as the highest court in India. - *First Chief Justice*: Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. - *Initial Location*: The court initially functioned from the old Parliament House before moving to its current premises on Tilak Marg, New Delhi in 1958.

The Supreme Court of India is the apex judicial body under the Constitution of India. Article 124 of the Constitution states that “There shall be a Supreme Court of India.” The Supreme Court came into existence on 26 January 1950 with the coming into force of the Constitution. The Supreme Court initially functioned from the old Parliament House till it moved to the present building located on Tilak Marg, New Delhi in 1958. On 28 January 1950, two days after India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic, the Supreme Court was inaugurated. The inauguration took place in the Chamber of Princes in the old Parliament building where the Federal Court of India sat for 12 years from 1937 to 1950.