- Also known as the Act for the Good Government of India.
- Rule of company was replaced by the Rule of crown.
- Changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. Viceroy became the agent of the crown.
- This act abolished the dual government of the Pitt’s India Act.
- This act also ended the doctrine of lapse.
- The Secretary of State was a member of the British cabinet and was ultimately responsible to the British Parliament. Established a 15-member Council of India to assist the Secretary of State for India.
- Secretary of state can be sued in India and in England
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