‘Ministry of Law and Justice’ being the oldest limb of the Government of India, was the outcome of which Charter Act enacted by the British Parliament ?
The Charter Act, 1793
The Charter Act, 1813
The Charter Act, 1833
The Charter Act, 1853
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
– It appointed a Law Member (initially without the power to vote) to the Governor-General’s Council, tasked with advising on legislative matters and initiating the codification of Indian laws (leading to the First Law Commission chaired by Lord Macaulay).
– This established a distinct function and structure for dealing with legal and legislative affairs within the government, which evolved over time into the Ministry of Law and Justice, considered one of the oldest government departments.