CHAPTER-1 THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE
Board Based Subjective Questions
Very Short Questions
Question : 274 Explain any three features of Napoleonic Code.
Solution :
- Legal Equality: The Napoleonic Code established the principle of legal equality, treating all citizens equally before the law without regard to social status or birth.
- Presumption of Innocence: It introduced the presumption of innocence, shifting the burden of proof to the accuser and emphasizing the need for evidence to convict someone of a crime.
- Protection of Private Property: The code emphasized the protection of private property rights, providing a legal framework for the ownership and transfer of property, contributing to the development of a modern property law system.