Question

What was vernacular press act?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In British India, the Vernacular Press Act 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-Afghan War.

Answer 2

Answer:

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.

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