Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Brahmo Samaj — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Regulation XVII	1829	This was the Sati Regulation Act, a legislative enactment by the British East India Company's government under Governor-General Lord William Bentinck. It declared the practice of Sati illegal and punishable by criminal courts, effectively 'amending' or overturning a long-standing social custom.	The Act had a profound impact, legally abolishing Sati and providing a framework for its enforcement. It represented a significant intervention by the state into indigenous social practices, setting a precedent for future social reforms and empowering reformers. It also sparked a backlash from orthodox sections, highlighting the deep societal divisions over reform.