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The British Cantonment Acts, particularly the Cantonment Act of 1864 and the 1895 Act, were a set of laws enacted in British India that directly addressed and regulated prostitution, especially within British military cantonments. The 1864 Act structured and regulated prostitution in military bases, requiring registration and health checks for women serving British soldiers. The 1895 Act, however, outlawed any licensing or official approval of prostitution in cantonments, aiming to prevent the spread of venereal disease.

Cantonment Act of 1864:
This act focused on regulating prostitution within British military cantonments. It provided for the licensing of brothels (called chaklas), requiring registration and health checks for women who served British soldiers. The act aimed to organize the sex trade in military towns and provide a structured system for women to be available to soldiers.
Cantonment Act of 1895:
This act, enacted after the 1864 Act, aimed to outlaw any licensing or official approval of prostitution in cantonments. It was a reaction to the increased tension between the British and Indian populations over the issue of prostitution. The act was seen as a way to control the spread of venereal diseases among the British soldiers, and most of the military opposed the act.
Impact on Prostitution:
These acts had a significant impact on prostitution in British India, both in cantonments and beyond. The 1864 Act initially normalized and regulated prostitution within the military, while the 1895 Act aimed to suppress it, even though it was seen as a way to control the spread of disease, according to the Cantonment Act of 1895.
Tension and Controversy:
The Cantonment Acts were controversial and sparked tension between the British colonial administration and the Indian population. The acts, particularly the 1895 Act, were seen as a way to control the behavior of the British soldiers and were met with resistance from both the Indian population and some segments of the British military.
Beyond Cantonments:
The Cantonment Acts were not the only laws related to prostitution in colonial India. Other acts, such as the Contagious Disease Acts, were also enacted to regulate prostitution in major cities and towns, especially those with a large European population
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