Lord Canning (1856-62) was Governor General of India during 1857 revolt. Lord Canning was last Governor General of the Company in India and the first Viceroy appointed by British Crown. Indian High Court Act 1861 introduced judicial reforms and established High Court in Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras in the tenure of Canning. In the field of social, reform, Widow Remarriage Act, 1856 was passed during the tenure of Lord Canning. ....Read more