GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Army reforms
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Abolition of Sati System
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Legal Codification
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Permanent Settlement
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Detailed explanation-1: -The government of the time appointed a Law Commission to codify Indian laws. It was headed by Lord Macaulay. On the recommendation of this commission, many codes such as the civil procedure code (1859), Indian Penal Code (1860), and the Criminal Procedure Code (1861) were prepared.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Charter Act 1833 which was enacted by the British Parliament provided for the establishment of a Law Commission for consolidation and codification of Indian Laws.
Detailed explanation-3: -The history of codification of modern criminal law in India generally begins from the advent of the British rule. However, its roots date back to the Vedic age and the rule of various Hindu and Muslim dynasties. The modern criminal justice system is based on English laws and practices.
Detailed explanation-4: -He served as Governor General of India from 1828 to 1835. He is known for many social and educational reforms such as repressing female infanticide and human sacrifice and abolishing Sati.