Thuggee and Dacoity Act of 1862
GPTKB entity
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thuggee_Act_of_1836
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| gptkbp:applies_to |
gptkb:Police_Department
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
social order
colonial justice system |
| gptkbp:consequences |
imprisonment for life
death penalty for certain offenses |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
depicted in literature
referenced in popular media portrayed in films |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
1862
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:British_Parliament
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| gptkbp:enforces |
British Indian police
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
British colonial rule in India
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced British colonial policies
shaped modern Indian criminal law |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
highlights issues of law enforcement ethics
influences contemporary discussions on crime serves as a historical case study |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thuggee and Dacoity Act of 1862
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased law enforcement powers
reduction of Thuggee activities |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
public safety concerns
earlier laws against robbery |
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:Politician
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| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
Dacoits
Thugs |
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
allowed under British law
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| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for future anti-crime legislation
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| gptkbp:legal_issue |
criminal law
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| gptkbp:legislation |
Indian Penal Code 1860
Criminal Procedure Code 1861 |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed responses from Indian society
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| gptkbp:purpose |
to combat Thuggee and dacoity crimes
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| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
corruption in law enforcement
public perception of law |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Rapper
Dacoity |
| gptkbp:repealed_by |
Indian Penal Code
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
discussed in historical texts
examined in legal studies debated in criminal justice forums |
| gptkbp:significance |
first law targeting organized crime in India
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