Q. With reference to colonial rule in India, What sought by Ilbert Bill in 1883?
Answer:
To abolish the racial prejudice from the Indian Penal Code.
Notes: The bill was introduced in 1883 by Viceroy Ripon, who actually desired to abolish the racial prejudice from the Indian Penal Code. Ripon had proposed an amendment for the existing laws in the country and to allow Indian judges and magistrates, the jurisdiction to try British offenders in criminal cases at the District level.