Review the administrative shifts attributed to the Indian Councils Act of 1861:
The statutory framework actively restored legislative autonomy to the Bombay and Madras presidencies.
The legislation established an advisory board comprising 15 members to assist the Secretary of State.
The framework dismantled the dual governance structure by abolishing corporate directorial boards.
The legal text endowed the Viceroy with the authority to bypass the council and promulgate emergency ordinances.