Consider the following statements regarding Ilbert bill:

1. It was strongly opposed by the Indians.

2. It was introduced in 1883 during the Viceroyship of the Marquess of Ripon.

3. It violated the principle of natural justice.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Question

Question

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 4, i.e 1 and 3 only.

Key Points

The Ilbert Bill was a bill introduced in 1883 during the Viceroyship of the Marquess of Ripon, written by Sir Courtenay Peregrine Ilbert (The law member of the Viceroy’s Council). Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
According to the said Act, Indian judges could try Europeans in courts-of-law.

Mistake Points

The introduction of the bill led to intense opposition in Britain and from British settlers in India that ultimately played on racial tension before it was enacted in 1884 in a severely compromised state. It was widely supported by the Indian Nationalists. Hence, Statement 1 is NOT correct.
There was a strong protest among Europeans.
It was in sync with the principle of natural justice. Hence, Statement 3 is NOT correct.