Which one of the following laws was NOT enacted before independence?
Question and options
Which one of the following laws was NOT enacted before independence?
- Indian Penal Code
- Indian Contract Act
- Dowry Prohibition Act
- Indian Evidence Act
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Dowry Prohibition Act
The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted in 1961, after independence. The Indian Penal Code (1860), the Indian Contract Act (1872) and the Indian Evidence Act (1872) were all enacted under British rule; the Penal Code and the Evidence Act have since been replaced, from 1 July 2024, by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
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