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The 'Vernacular Press Act' was passed in India during the period of _____
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QUESTION :
The 'Vernacular Press Act' was passed in India during the period of _____
ANSWER :
14 march, 1878
LORD LYTTON the viceroy of India introduced the Vernacular press act in 1878.
The Vernacular press act forbade vernacular papers to publish any material that might excite feelings of dissatisfaction against the British Government. This Act was not applicable to english newspapers. In 1882 this act was repealed by Lord Ripon.
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➡The 'Vernacular Press Act' was passed in India during the period of 14 March 1878
More Information :-
# This Law Enacted In 1878 To Curtail the Freedom of the Indian Language ( I.e Non - English) Press
# It Is Proposed by Lord Lytton
# Several provisions made under this Law :-
- This Act Gave An Extended Right To The Administration To Analyse Papers And Reports In the Vernacular Press
- The State Could Keep a Check On The Actions of Vernacular Journals
- Indians Were Not Entitled To Carry Guns Without a License
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