Question

explain Vernacular press act of 1878​

Answer 1

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Vernacular Press Act, in British India, law enacted in 1878 to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language (i.e., non-English) press.The act excluded English-language publications. It elicited strong and sustained protests from a wide spectrum of the Indian populace.

Answer 2

vernacular press act. It is a act passed by LORD LYTTON on the model of irish press laws , for better control of indian language newspapers. The main aim of the act is to control the printing and circulation of seditious material. It provides the govt extensive rights to censor report and editorial in vernacular press.