The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(A) Imposition of certain restriction to carry by the Indians
(B) Imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian language
(C) Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian Magistrates about the trial of the Europeans
(D) Removal of duty on imported cotton cloth
Correct Answer : Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian Magistrates about the trial of the Europeans
Question Asked : IAS (Pre) 2013
The Ilbert Bill was a bill introduced in 1883 for British India by Viceroy Ripon that proposed an amendment to existing laws in the country to allow Indian Judges and Magistrates the jurisdiction to try British offenders in criminal cases at the district level, something that was not allowed before. The introduction of the bill led to intense opposition in Britain and from British settlers in India that ultimately played on racial tensions.
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