Morley-Minto Reforms Archives

Indian Councils Act of 1909

June 3, 2023July 13, 2023 pcsclasses

Indian Councils Act of 1909 Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as Morley-Minto Reforms. It was named after Lord Morley, the then secretary of state for India, and Lord Minto, the then viceroy of India. The Morley-Minto Reforms were announced only to placate the moderate nationalists. It was a part of the policy of dividing Hindus and Muslims and thus maintaining British supremacy in India. The Indian Councils Act of 1909 checked the progress of India’s unification which had been a continuous historical process. Features of the Indian…

Constitutional Development of India

March 10, 2021September 21, 2023 pcsclasses

Constitutional Development of India The constitutional development of India began with the Regulating Act of 1773. The previous events played a significant role, as the interference of the Company increased in Indian politics. The East India Company got Diwani (revenue collection rights) after the battle of Buxar (1764). We discuss the main provisions of some important Acts given below: The Regulating Act of 1773 Pits India Act of 1784 The Act of 1786 The Charter Act of 1793 The Charter Act of 1813 The Charter Act of 1833 The Charter…