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When was the Indian Penal Code (IPC) introduced?
When was the Indian Penal Code (IPC) introduced?
Which countries inherited the British Indian Penal Code after the partition of India in 1947?
Which countries inherited the British Indian Penal Code after the partition of India in 1947?
Who chaired the first Law Commission of India which recommended the drafting of the Indian Penal Code?
Who chaired the first Law Commission of India which recommended the drafting of the Indian Penal Code?
When did the code come into force in the subcontinent?
When did the code come into force in the subcontinent?
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Which countries still have the Indian Penal Code as the basis of their criminal codes?
Which countries still have the Indian Penal Code as the basis of their criminal codes?
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Study Notes
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Overview
- Introduced in 1860, the IPC was drafted to unify and modernize criminal law in India under British rule.
- The first Law Commission of India, chaired by Lord Macaulay, recommended the drafting of the Indian Penal Code.
Inheritance of IPC Post-Partition
- After the partition of India in 1947, countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh adopted the Indian Penal Code, retaining its framework for their legal systems.
- Some regions of Myanmar also incorporate portions of the IPC due to historical connections.
Implementation on the Subcontinent
- The Indian Penal Code officially came into force on January 1, 1862, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of organized law enforcement.
Current Use of IPC
- Countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and some territories in Myanmar still use the Indian Penal Code as the foundation for their criminal codes, adapting it over time to suit local needs.
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Test your knowledge of Indian legal history and the Indian Penal Code with this quiz. Explore the proposed replacement of the Indian Penal Code with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and learn about the historical background of the legal system in India.
