John Dawson Mayne
John Dawson Mayne (1828–1917) was a British lawyer and legal expert who served as acting Advocate-General of the Madras Presidency. He is remembered as the author of Mayne's Hindu Law regarded as the most authoritative book on the Indian Penal Code. His married life was marred by a scandal, which prevented him from gaining a knighthood.
John Dawson Mayne | |
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| Advocate-General of Madras Presidency | |
| In office 1868–1872 | |
| Preceded by | John Bruce Norton |
| Succeeded by | Sir H. S. Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1828 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 1917 (Aged 88) Berkshire, England |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Advocate-General |
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