What was the General Service Enlistment Act?

Lord Canning passed the General Service Enlistment Act in 1856. It created bitterness among the sepoys as it bound them to be sent to fight even to an overseas front. The sepoys opposed this Act because it was contrary to their religious beliefs. The Act did not take into account the sentiments of Indian soldiers. The Brahmin soldiers saw in this a danger to their caste. This led to a feeling of resentment among them.