- The Act did not make holding slaves a criminal offense immediately, but it stripped masters of their legal rights over slaves. - It also stated that injuries inflicted on slaves would be dealt with under the Penal Code, just like those inflicted on free persons.
Which one of the following statements about the Act V of 1843 relating to Slavery in India is correct ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2021 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Eradication of Untouchability and Caste Discrimination Efforts)
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Answer: B. It denied the masters the use of Courts to assert their claims on slaves.
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