Government of India Act 1858 — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
India Council Act 1861	1861	Modified the composition and powers of the India Council, reducing its size and limiting its authority over certain administrative matters while expanding the Viceroy's legislative powers in India.	Began the process of administrative decentralization that would characterize later constitutional reforms, establishing precedents for provincial autonomy and legislative development.
Government of India Act 1915	1915	Further reduced the India Council's size and powers, streamlining decision-making processes and reducing the dual control system's inefficiencies while maintaining ultimate Crown authority.	Improved administrative efficiency and reduced conflicts between London and India, paving the way for more substantial constitutional reforms in 1919 and 1935.