Barnes Peacock
Sir Barnes Peacock | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the High Court at Calcutta | |
| In office 1 July 1862 - 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Sir Richard Couch |
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William | |
| In office 1859 - 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Sir James Colvile |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1805 St Giles, London, England |
| Died | 3 December 1890 (aged 85) South Kensington, London, England |
| Resting place | Highgate Cemetery, London |
| Children | 12, including Walter Peacock |
| Occupation | lawyer, judge |
Sir Barnes Peacock (7 January 1805 – 3 December 1890) was an English barrister and judge who served as the first Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court in India and the final Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William. Alongside Lord Macaulay, he is credited with authoring the Indian Penal Code. He is also noted for pointing out the flaw that invalidated Daniel O’Connell’s 1843 sentence.