Indian Penal Code Drafting Commission
The commission responsible for drafting the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which was enacted in 1860, was chaired by Lord Macaulay.
The First Law Commission of India was established in 1833 under the Charter Act of 1833. Its primary task was to codify the substantive laws of India. Lord Macaulay served as the first President of this commission.
Therefore, Lord Macaulay is recognized as the key figure who chaired the commission that drafted the Indian Penal Code.
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