Question

What is the ilbert bill controversy?

Answer 1

The Ilbert Bill was a bill introduced in 1883 under the reign of the Viceroy Lord Ripon(who earned the epithet Ripon-The good[citation needed]) which was written by Sir C.P Ilbert ( The law member of the Viceroy's Council). According to the said Act, Indian judges could try a European accused.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:In 1883,Lord Ilderton passed a controversial Bill (called the Ilbert bill) which had a provision that gave Indian judges the power to try legal cases involving Europeans.The British community protested vehemently agains tax the bill and the government was forced to withdraw the bill.

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