In the history of Indian criminal legislation, in which year did the Indian Penal Code, 1860 come into…

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

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In the history of Indian criminal legislation, in which year did the Indian Penal Code, 1860 come into force?

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

Option A

1860 is the enactment year, not the commencement year.

Option B

The Code had not commenced in 1861.

Option C

The Code came into operation on 1 January 1862.

Option D

The Code was already in operation before 1863.