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What landmark legislation did Macaulay have a hand in creating in India?
Civil Services Act
Indian Penal Code
Land Reform Act
Education Act
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The Indian Penal Code, Macaulay's most famous and lasting legacy, was drafted in 1837, and came into effect in 1860. It was based on the principle that the severity of punishment should be proportionate to the gravity of the crime.
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