Indian Councils Act 1861

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:allows discussion of budget proposals
Indian members in councils
Indian members in the legislative council
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Indian_Councils_Act_1892
gptkbp:context British colonial rule in India
gptkbp:created the executive council
gptkbp:date_enacted 1861
gptkbp:depicted_in a step towards democracy
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:British_Parliament
gptkbp:encouraged Political participation of Indians
gptkbp:established the principle of consultation
Legislative councils in provinces
Legislative framework for India
the Indian Legislative Council
Indian Legislative Councils
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Indian_Councils_Act_1892
gptkbp:has_limitations Governor-General's powers
certain subjects for discussion
the British control over India
the powers of the legislative council
British control over Indian administration
gptkbp:historical_significance Foundation for future reforms in India
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Indian Councils Act 1861
gptkbp:impact Increased political awareness among Indians
gptkbp:included non-official members
Indian officials in governance
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for Increased representation for Indians
Appointment of non-official members
Expansion of the council
Governor-General's legislative powers
Introduction of a system of indirect elections
gptkbp:increased the number of council members
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Indian_independence_movement
Constitutional development in India
subsequent reforms in India
Future Indian legislation
gptkbp:influenced_by the Government of India Act 1858
gptkbp:inspired Subsequent legislative reforms in India
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Lord_Canning
gptkbp:is_aimed_at improving governance in India
increasing Indian participation in governance
addressing administrative challenges
gptkbp:is_applied_in gptkb:British_India
gptkbp:is_criticized_for its limited scope
Indian leaders
not providing full self-governance
gptkbp:is_debated_in gptkb:British_Parliament
the Indian Legislative Council
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:the_British_Parliament
the context of colonial rule
historical analyses of colonial India
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:British_India
the British government in India
various provinces of India
gptkbp:is_influential_in shaping future legislative acts in India
gptkbp:is_recognized_as Need for Indian representation
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a landmark in Indian governance history
a response to Indian demands
gptkbp:is_related_to the socio-political context of the time
gptkbp:led_to Increased demands for self-governance
the Indian National Congress formation
Formation of more representative councils
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:Government_of_India_Act_1919
gptkbp:passes_through gptkb:Colonial_India
gptkbp:preceded_by Indian Councils Act 1861 (1858)
gptkbp:provided for the appointment of a secretary
gptkbp:provides the appointment of additional members
gptkbp:purpose to expand the legislative council in India
To expand the legislative council in India
gptkbp:ratified_by gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Indian_National_Congress
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Government_of_India_Act_1919
gptkbp:set_in the functions of the council
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkbp:significance first step towards representative government in India
First step towards representative government in India
gptkbp:was_a Step towards democratic governance in India
Part of the gradual constitutional development in India
Foundation for future political movements in India
Key legislation in Indian history
Legislative milestone in British India
Legislative reform initiative
Response to Indian unrest
Turning point in Indian governance
gptkbp:was_followed_by gptkb:Indian_Councils_Act_1892
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:the_Indian_Rebellion_of_1857
gptkbp:was_part_of British colonial policy
the British colonial policy
the legislative framework of British India
the British legislative reforms in India
the constitutional reforms in India
the evolution of Indian political system
the gradual constitutional development in India
gptkbp:was_supported_by some British officials
its intention to include Indians in governance
gptkbp:year 1861
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Imperial_Legislative_Council
gptkb:Pitt's_India_Act_1784
gptkb:Government_of_India_Act_1858
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5