- Passed: 18 July 1947
- Effective from: 15 August 1947
- India partitioned into India & Pakistan
- Both became independent Dominions
- British Parliament’s control ended
- Governor-General for each Dominion
- Constituent Assemblies became law-making bodies
- Princely States freed to join India/Pakistan
- Army & assets divided
- Secretary of State for India abolished
Key Points
Key Points: Clauses of Cabinet Mission Plan
- Federal India: Centre controls Defence, Foreign Affairs, Communication
- Autonomous Provinces with groups (A, B, C)
- Constituent Assembly to frame Constitution
- Interim Government at Centre
- Freedom to stay in or leave the Commonwealth
Key Points: The Indian Independence Act, 1947
