Question

Why was vernacular press act passed in India ?
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Answer 1

vernacular press act was passed in 1878

It was modeled on the Irish press laws

It provided the government extensive rights to censor reports and editorials of the vernacular press

Answer 2

vernacular press act was passed in 1878

It was modeled on the Irish press laws

It provided the government extensive rights to censor reports and editorials of the vernacular press.