Taksh Khanna, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
ABSTRACT:
This Legislative comment examines the India Independence Act, 1947 that established two separate dominions in India and replaced select provisions of the Government of India Act 1935 applicable outside those dominions. It specifically focuses on the challenges faced by princely states, with emphasis on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. The paper explores the political ideologies of Indian leaders and their role in shaping the Indian Independence Act 1947.
The Indian national movement, a significant popular uprising, weakened the colonial empire by mobilizing millions from diverse backgrounds. It represents a distinctive historical example of replacing or transforming a semi-democratic or democratic political structure. The movement's protracted struggle encompassed moral, political, and ideological dimensions, gradually accumulating counter-hegemonic forces through successive stages of active and passive phases.
This paper delves into the transformative period near the end of the British Raj in India, characterized by dynamic political changes and heightened activity during the 'passive' phases.
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