Vernacular Press Act Introduction
The Vernacular Press Act was a significant piece of legislation enacted in British India.
- Act Year: 1878
- Purpose: To impose stricter controls on publications printed in Indian languages (vernaculars), aiming to curb seditious writing.
- Introduced By: The Act was introduced during the viceroyalty of Lord Lytton.
- Key Provisions: Empowered district magistrates to issue warrants without judicial intervention, censor publications, and impose fines or confiscate printing presses.
- Context: It was seen as a measure to restrict the growing nationalist voice in the Indian press.
- Repeal: The Act was eventually repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon.
Therefore, Lord Lytton introduced the Vernacular Press Act.
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