Main demerits of Indian Councils Act, 1909 are given as below:
1. Introduction of communal and separate electorate system.
2. The limited powers of legislatures and official majority.
3. Official majority in central legislative council.
4. Majority of non-official members in provincial legislative councils was a mere pretense,
5. Limited and prejudiced right to vote.
6. No progress towards establishment of responsible governance.
7. Unwarranted promotion and importance to inherent British self-interests.
