Indian Councils Act 1909 — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
N/A (Superseded)	1919	The Indian Councils Act 1909 was not 'amended' in the traditional sense but was largely superseded by the more comprehensive Government of India Act 1919 [VY:HIS-13-01-02]. The 1919 Act built upon some of the 1909 provisions, such as expanded councils and elected representation, but also introduced new concepts like 'diarchy' in provinces and extended separate electorates to other communities.	The 1919 Act represented a further, albeit limited, step towards responsible government, attempting to rectify some shortcomings of the 1909 Act while unfortunately extending the divisive principle of separate electorates. It marked a significant evolution in British constitutional policy towards India.