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What was the Cornwallis Code?

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The Cornwallis Code, a legal reform, was implemented by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. It aimed to modernize the Indian legal system by introducing a uniform code of laws applicable to both Indians and Europeans. The code established a hierarchical court system, introduced new principles of criminal law, and codified existing laws and regulations.
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