General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Indian Independence Act of 1947

Towards Independence Act 1947 The legislature representatives of the Indian National Congress, the Muslim League, and the Sikh community came to an agreement with Lord

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Government of India Act of 1935

Historical Background of Government of India Act of 1935: Demand for constitutional reforms in India by Indian leaders. Simon Commission

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Government of India Act of 1919

Government of India Act of 1919 also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms/Montford Historical Background: Aggressive policy of Indian Leaders like Lokamanya Tilak’s

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Indian Councils Act of 1892

The Indian Councils Act 1892 was an Act of British Parliament that introduced various amendments to the composition and function of legislative councils in British India. Most notably, the

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Indian Councils Act of 1861

Historical Background- After the War of Independence, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan advised the British Government to take Indian nationals into the administration of

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Government of India Act of 1858

The revolt of 1857 which was eventually suppressed gave a death blow to East India  company’s rule in India and

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Charter Act of 1853

Charter Act of 1853 extended the Company’s rule and allowed it to retain the possession of Indian territories on trust

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Charter Act of 1833

Historical Background Introduction of liberalization and laissez faire The Reform Act of 1832 was the result of the liberal movement.

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General Studies IIConstitutionHistorical Background

Pitt’s India Act of 1784

The Amending Act of 1781: also known as the Act of Settlement or  Declaratory Act, 1781 • Supreme Court vs. Governor General

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Regulating Act of 1773

Regulating Act of 1773 is of great constitutional importance as (a) it was the first step taken by the British

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