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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 50

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

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In 1883, which of the following allowed Indians to try Europeans in courts of law?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Ilbert Bill.

  • The Ilbert Bill in 1883 allowed Indians to sue Europeans in law courts.
  • The Ilbert Bill was a legislative measure introduced in 1883 during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Ripon and drafted by Sir Courtenay Peregrine Ilbert, the then Law Member of the Viceroy’s Council.
  • The Ilbert Bill was a highly controversial measure as it directly challenged the racial discrimination embedded in the colonial legal system of British India. It sought to allow Indian judges to try European British subjects, which was seen by many in the British community as an affront to their perceived racial superiority.
  • The bill sparked strong opposition from the European community in India, leading to widespread controversy and ultimately a modified version that limited its original intent.