The question (13 marks)
Explain the scheme of the Government of India Act 1935, and show, by following the sequence from 1600 to 1947, why the Indian Independence Act 1947 rather than any earlier statute is said to have ended the subordination of the Indian legislature. (13 marks)
MU Module IV, the Government of India Act 1935 and the Indian Independence Act 1947; pack ch. 04.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · History of the Legislature and of the Legal Profession of History of Courts, Legislature and Legal Profession.
Authorities you will need
- Government of India Act 1935
- Indian Independence Act 1947
- Charter of 1600
- Charter Act 1833
- Government of India Act 1919
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