The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

  1. imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
  2. removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
  3. removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
  4. imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians

Answer

The Ilbert Bill was a bill introduced in 1883 by Viceroy Ripon that proposed an amendment for existing laws in the country at the time to allow Indian judges and magistrates the jurisdiction to try British offenders in criminal cases at the District level, something that was disallowed at the time.

The correct option is C.