The Cripps Mission of 1942 was an attempt made by the British Government to obtain complete Indian cooperation and backing for their efforts in World War II. Sir Stafford Cripps, a left-wing laborite, served as the mission ’s leader. Cripps Mission - Date, Year, Members Cripps Mission in March 1942 was an effort to win full Indian cooperation and support for their wartime endeavours. Stafford Cripps , a senior minister, served as the mission 's leader. The Cripps Mission of 1942, led by Sir Stafford Cripps , proposed Dominion Status for India and the formation of an elected Constituent Assembly. Although both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League rejected the proposals, it marked a significant step towards acknowledging India's right to self-governance and laid the groundwork for future constitutional developments.