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As a matter of Indian legal history, in which year did the Indian Penal Code, 1860 come into force?

The Indian Penal Code was enacted in 1860 and came into operation on 1 January 1862. Enactment and commencement are different events; the commencement year is 1862.

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As a matter of Indian legal history, in which year did the Indian Penal Code, 1860 come into force?

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The Indian Penal Code was enacted in 1860 and came into operation on 1 January 1862. Enactment and commencement are different events; the commencement year is 1862.

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Option A

1860 is the enactment year, not commencement.

Option B

1861 precedes the commencement date.

Option C

1862 contains the commencement date, 1 January 1862.

Option D

1863 is later than commencement.

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