what was the purpose of vernacular press act
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- The act was intended to prevent the Vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies - in particular, the protests that had taken place with the start of the Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878–1880 The act excluded English-language publications.
- Vernacular act was passed by Lord Lytton to prevent press of Indian languages from expressing criticism against the British government .
- This act excluded english publications as it was meant to control seditious writing in 'publications in Oriental languages' everywhere in the country, except for the South.
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In British India the Vernacular Press Act (1878) was passed to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism towards British policies. This act excluded English publications as it was meant to control sedations writing in 'publication in oriental language' everywhere in the country except the South.
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