Which of the following Acts, enacted by the British Parliament, provided for the establishment of a Law Commission for the consolidation and configuration of Indian Laws?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Charter Act, 1833.
- The Charter Act 1833 which was enacted by the British Parliament provided for the establishment of a Law Commission for consolidation and codification of Indian Laws.
- The said Act provided for the addition of a fourth ordinary Member to the Governor General in Council for India who was to be a legal expert in the making of laws.
- Lord Macaulay was appointed as the fourth ordinary Member and was entitled to participate in the meetings of the Governor General in Council for making of laws.