CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA
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By this act, the diarchy was abolished in the provinces, autonomy was given to the provinces and the diarchy was introduced at the centre.
The Government of India Act 1935 introduced the following key provisions:
Federal Structure: Established a federal system with a central government and provincial governments, though princely states mostly did not join.
Provincial Autonomy: Provinces gained more self-governance with control over areas like education and health.
Dyarchy at the Centre: Powers were divided between the British Governor-General and Indian ministers, with reserved subjects under British control.
Bicameral Legislature: Created a two-chamber central legislature (Council of States and Legislative Assembly).
Expanded Franchise: Broadened the electorate, though voting remained restricted to a small, property-owning section of the population.
Governor-General's Powers: The Governor-General retained significant powers, including vetoing laws and administering reserved subjects.
Separate Electorates: Continued separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, and Anglo-Indians.
Independent Judiciary: Established a Federal Court to resolve disputes.
Constitutional Reforms: Set the stage for future reforms through a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
The reforms introduced by them are known as Marley-Minto Reforms. The Marley-Minto Reforms in India were announced in the year 1909, known as the India Councils Act, 1909
