The Government of India Act, 1935, was a landmark piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament. It laid the foundation for India’s future constitutional framework and was the most comprehensive law introduced by the British in colonial India. The Act marked a significant shift from a centralized system to a federal structure, granting limited…
The Simon Commission, officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was sent by the British government in 1927 to evaluate India’s constitutional progress and recommend reforms. However, the absence of any Indian members in the commission led to widespread protests and a major political upheaval. This article explores the background, objectives, key events, and the…
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919, commonly known as the Government of India Act, 1919, marked a significant shift in British colonial governance in India. These reforms were introduced by Edwin Montagu (Secretary of State for India) and Lord Chelmsford (Viceroy of India) to appease growing nationalist demands for greater self-governance. The reforms introduced the concept…