The Government of India Act 1935 was passed by the British Parliament in 1935 and came into effect on 1 April 1937. It was the culmination of a series of reforms that had been taking place in India since the late 19th century, and it represented a significant step towards Indian self-government.

The Government of India Act 1935 introduced a federal system of government in India, granted provincial autonomy to the provinces of British India, and established a bicameral legislature at the central level.

The Government of India Act 1935 gave the Indian people more say in their own government, reduced the power of the British government in India, and led to the eventual independence of India.

The Government of India Act 1935 was criticized for not going far enough in granting self-government to India, for being too complex and difficult to implement, and for discriminating against the Muslim minority in India.

The Government of India Act 1935 gave the Indian people experience in self-government, helped to unite the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, and led to the creation of the Indian Constituent Assembly, all of which contributed to the eventual independence of India.