1883 Act

The 1883 Act, known as the Indian Statutory Act, was legislation enacted in the United Kingdom to regulate and control the administration of India during British rule. It aimed to clarify legal procedures, establish a framework for governance, and ensure laws were consistently applied across British India. The Act addressed issues related to civil and criminal justice, administrative procedures, and fiscal management, setting boundaries for the powers of British authorities while attempting to organize governance systematically. Essentially, it was a foundational legal measure designed to streamline colonial administration in India.