The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is a revised version of the code drafted by Lord Macaulay. The form of the penal codes of which of the following countries is incorporated in it?
A. England B. United States of America C. Australia

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) (A), (B) and (C)
Explanation:
• The Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 was drafted by the First Law Commission, chaired by Lord Macaulay.
• While based largely on English Common Law, it drew elements from several other legal systems to make it comprehensive for the Indian context.
• It incorporated principles from the Penal Code of England (A), which provided the foundation for criminal jurisprudence.
• It was also influenced by the Louisiana Civil Code (USA) (B) and the French Penal Code (Code Napoléon).
• Principles and structures from other common law jurisdictions like Australia (C) were also considered during the revision and drafting phases to ensure global legal standards.
Information Booster:
• The IPC came into force on January 1, 1862.
• It has recently been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in 2023-24.
Additional Knowledge:
• The drafting of the IPC was a meticulous process that took nearly two decades to be enacted after the initial draft was prepared in 1837.
• Its primary aim was to provide a uniform penal code for the whole of British India.