Question

Why was the vernacular Press act was passed

Answer 1

In India this act was passed(Act IX of 1878) to prevent the freedom of the Indian press from expressing their criticism towards the British polices—notably, After the Anglo-Afghan war of 1878–80, a large opposition was raised up.

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.

Answer 2

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It was first proposed By Lord Lytton, then viceroy of India (governed 1876–80), 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 (1878–80).

It was unanimously passed by the Viceroy's Council on 14 March 1878.