The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(a)
imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
(b)
imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
(c)
removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of
the Europeans
(d)
removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Explanation
In AD 1883, Lord Ripon’s law member, Sir Ilbert, introduced a bill
which came to be called the Ilbert Bill. It allowed Indian judges to
try the cases involving the Europeans.