Episode 2 of 3
Issuance of Regulation XVII
- When
- 4 December 1829
- Where
- Bengal Presidency (institutional context)
Lord Bentinck issued Regulation XVII on 4 December 1829, declaring sati illegal and punishable in criminal courts.
On Sunday morning, 4 December 1829, Lord William Bentinck issued Regulation XVII. This act declared the practice of sati illegal and punishable in criminal courts. The regulation was enacted after consultation with the army and officials, reflecting Bentinck's view of the moral responsibility to end the practice. The precise site of issuance is not named in the sources.
Sources
- Lord William Bentinck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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