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Write a note on vernacular press act. (Chapter print culture).

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vernacular press act. It is a act passed by LORD LYTTON on the model of irish press laws , for better control of indian language newspapers. The main aim of the act is to control the printing and circulation of seditious material. It provides the govt extensive rights to censor report and editorial in vernacular press.

Answer 2

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Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 by Lord Lytton. According to this Act, the vernacular or the local newspapers could not print any material or information that could incite people against the British rule. This Act also empowered the government to confiscate the newspapers if they print anything against the British government.

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