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When did the Indian Penal Code come into force in the subcontinent?
When did the Indian Penal Code come into force in the subcontinent?
Under whose chairmanship was the first Law Commission of India established?
Under whose chairmanship was the first Law Commission of India established?
After the partition of India in 1947, what did the British Indian Penal Code become in India and Pakistan?
After the partition of India in 1947, what did the British Indian Penal Code become in India and Pakistan?
Which countries adopted the British Indian Penal Code as the basis of their criminal codes?
Which countries adopted the British Indian Penal Code as the basis of their criminal codes?
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What is the proposed replacement for the Indian Penal Code introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2023?
What is the proposed replacement for the Indian Penal Code introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2023?
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Study Notes
Indian Penal Code
- The Indian Penal Code came into force in the subcontinent on January 1, 1862.
- The first Law Commission of India was established under the chairmanship of Lord Macaulay in 1834.
Effect of Partition on Indian Penal Code
- After the partition of India in 1947, the British Indian Penal Code remained in force in India.
- The British Indian Penal Code became the Pakistan Penal Code in Pakistan.
Adoption by Other Countries
- The British Indian Penal Code was adopted as the basis of their criminal codes by countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar (formerly Burma).
- Other countries that adopted the code include Kenya, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Proposed Replacement
- In 2023, a proposed replacement for the Indian Penal Code was introduced in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernize and update the criminal code.
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Test your knowledge of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with this quiz. Explore the key aspects of India's criminal law system, including its history and provisions. See how well you understand this important legal framework.
