Question

what was the Ilbert bill controversy?​

Answer 1

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Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The bill, severely weakened by compromise, was enacted by the Indian Legislative Council on Jan. 25, 1884.

Answer 2

Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The bill, severely weakened by compromise, was enacted by the Indian Legislative Council on Jan. 25, 1884.

objective of the bill was to give power to Indian judges and magistrates to try British offenders in criminal cases at the District level. British in Britain and India opposed this bill intensely, playing racial tensions. The government withdrew the bill due to this opposition, which enraged the Indians.