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In 1861, the British began enforcing Section 377 of their penal code, which could punish those who committed sodomy or other homosexual acts with life in prison.

Marriage of Hindu widows legalized

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William Bentinck, Governor-General of the company from 1828, addresses the issue of whether to intervene.