The law that permitted widows to remarry (Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act) was passed in the year:

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The correct answer is 1856.

Key Points

Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act
- It was passed on 16th July 1856.
- It legalised the remarriage of Hindu widows in all jurisdictions of India under East India Company rule.
- It was drafted by Lord Dalhousie and passed by Lord Canning.
- It said that no marriage contracted between Hindus shall be invalid, and the issue of no such marriage shall be illegitimate, by reason of the woman having been previously married.
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was the most prominent campaigner for Hindu widow remarriage and petitioned the Legislative council despite severe opposition from Radhakanta Deb and the Dharma Sabha.