Question

What is vernacular press act
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Answer 1

n British India, the Vernacular Press Act (Act of 1878) was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies—notably, the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second Anglo-Afghian War (1878–80).

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Answer 2

This act was proposed by Lord Lytton, then viceroy of India ,the act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies—notably, the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second Anglo-Afghan War