Reform Movements — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Sati Regulation Act, 1829

1829

Though not a judicial judgment, this legislative act, formally known as the Bengal Sati Regulation, was a direct outcome of sustained social reform efforts, particularly by Raja…

Hindu Widow Remarriage Act, 1856

1856

This Act legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows, a practice long forbidden by orthodox Hindu society. Championed by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, it aimed to alleviate the…

Age of Consent Act, 1891

1891

This Act raised the age of consent for sexual intercourse for girls from 10 to 12 years, making intercourse with a girl under 12, even with her husband, a criminal offense. The…