1861 Punjab Slavery Regulation Act

The 1861 Punjab Slavery Regulation Act was a legal measure enacted by British India to address slavery within the Punjab region. It aimed to regulate and gradually eliminate the practice of slavery by restricting the ownership and sale of slaves, and providing protections for enslaved individuals. The Act marked an effort to reduce the social and economic injustices associated with slavery, aligning with broader reforms against this practice during colonial rule. Overall, it was a step toward abolishing slavery and promoting better treatment of oppressed populations in Punjab.