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Enactment of Act V
- When
- 1843
- Where
- British India
- Part of
- Indian Slavery Act, 1843
The Indian Slavery Act, 1843, was passed in British India under East India Company rule, outlawing economic transactions associated with slavery.
The act, designated as Act V of 1843, was a legislative measure enacted in British India. It specifically targeted the removal of legal support for slavery by outlawing many economic transactions associated with the practice. The legislation was passed under the administrative authority of the East India Company.
Sources
- Indian Slavery Act, 1843 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-25
- East India Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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