Constitutional Development

The important constitutional developments were as follows:

Regulating Act of 1773

1. The Act changed the constitution of the Company in England
2. Governor of Bengal became Governor-General for all British territories in India
3. Brought the presidencies of Bombay and Madras to some extent under the control of Governor-General of Bengal
4. Established a Supreme Court at Calcutta

The Pitt’s India Act of 1784

The Act distinguished between commercial and political functions of the company. The Court of Directors were allowed to manage commercial affairs of the Company, but for political affairs, Board of six Commissioners, known as Board of Control, was appointed to control ....