Question

In which year was the Ilbert Bill proposed? 
1. 1891 
2. 1883
3. 1873
4. 1879

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1883

The Correct Answer is "1883".

•  Ilbert Bill was introduced in 1883 that act to stipulate that Indian judges could try Europeans.
• It was introduced during the tenure of Viceroy Ripon and written by Sir Courtenay Pergine Ilbert.
• The main objective behind the introduction of this bill is to allow Indian judges to try cases in session courts involving Britishers.

• The introduction of the bill had roused anger and resentment among people especially in English women and British tea and indigo planters in Bengal.
• English women argued that Bengali women were not respected by their male counterparts, so they shouldn't get the power to try cases involving Britishers.
• On the contrary, Bengali women who supported the bill said that they were more educated and had good academic records than English Women.

• The opposition of the bill had led to its withdrawal with some amendments.
• The amended bill was passed on 25th January 1884 and came into force from 1st May 1884.
• The amended bill includes: 

1. Half of the jury i.e. 50% must be Europeans when an Indian judge was trying a case involving Europeans.
2. Europeans, Indian Judges, and Session Judges were given the power to try cases involving Europeans.