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A Penal Code Prepared by the Indian Law Commissioners (1838)
And published by Command of the Governor General of India in Council
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The book delves into the historical context of British colonial governance in India, focusing on the creation of a penal code to reconcile conflicting legal systems. Initiated by the East India Company in 1834, the Indian Law Commission, led by Thomas Babington Macaulay, sought to establish a unified legal framework influenced by notable legal theorists and the Code Napoleon. This volume is a reprint of the original 1837 text, providing insight into the legal challenges and reforms during a pivotal period in Indian history.
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A Penal Code Prepared by the Indian Law Commissioners (1838), Thomas Babington Macaulay
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- Title
- A Penal Code Prepared by the Indian Law Commissioners (1838)
- Subtitle
- And published by Command of the Governor General of India in Council
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Publisher
- The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 156
- ISBN13
- 9781584770183
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The book delves into the historical context of British colonial governance in India, focusing on the creation of a penal code to reconcile conflicting legal systems. Initiated by the East India Company in 1834, the Indian Law Commission, led by Thomas Babington Macaulay, sought to establish a unified legal framework influenced by notable legal theorists and the Code Napoleon. This volume is a reprint of the original 1837 text, providing insight into the legal challenges and reforms during a pivotal period in Indian history.