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About The Book: The Indian Penal Code as Originally Framed in 1837 is a foundational legal document in colonial Indian jurisprudence. Drafted under the leadership of T.B. Macaulay, it aimed to create a uniform criminal code across British India. The book includes Macaulay's notes and detailed reports by C.H. Cameron and D. Eliott, offering insight into the code’s legal rationale, structure, and reforms. It marks a pivotal moment in legal history, blending British legal principles with colonial administrative needs About The Author: Charles Hay Cameron (1795–1880) was a British jurist and reformer deeply involved in colonial legal modernization. Appointed to the Supreme Council of Bengal in 1835, he contributed significantly to the drafting and codification of the Indian Penal Code alongside Macaulay. As President of the Council of Education in Bengal, he championed the expansion of English education for Indian natives. Cameron also served on commissions addressing poor laws and charitable institutions. His legal and educational efforts left a lasting impact on 19th‑century British India.About The Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800–1859) was a British historian, essayist, politician, and key figure in British India. As a member of the Supreme Council of India, he was instrumental in introducing English education through his famous Minute on Indian Education (1835). Macaulay also helped draft the Indian Penal Code. In Britain, he is known for his History of England and influential essays. His clear, rhetorical prose shaped Victorian historiography and Whig interpretations of history. The Title 'The Indian Penal Code as Originally Framed in 1837: with Notes by T.B. Macaulay and Others, and the First and Second Reports Thereon, Dated 23rd July 1846 and 24th June 1847, by C.H. Cameron and D. Eliott." written/authored/edited by C. H. Cameron, T. B. Macaulay', published in the year 1888. The ISBN 9789372256765 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This