Conclusion on Vernacular Press Act
In conclusion, the British government was granted permission under the Vernacular Press Act to seize seditious articles that were printed in newspapers. In 1878, Lord Lytton passed the “Arms Act,” which prevented Indians from carrying firearms without a valid license. The British men were not included in this act. Lord Ripon abolished the Vernacular Press act in 1882. In India, it has been found that the media, or press law, has played an important part in the growth and development of nationalist movements and nationalism. It also helped to create a rich national, cultural, economic, social, and political environment.
Vernacular Press Act 1878
The Vernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton in 1878 to prevent newspapers from publishing seditious information. The Act authorized the government to seize any newspapers that published what it considered to be “seditious material.” The purpose of the Vernacular Press Act (1878) was to limit journalistic freedom and reduce opposition to British policy, particularly since the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80). The act did not apply to Englishmen; it was just for Indians.
In this article, we will look into the background, objectives, provisions, impact, criticism, and legacy of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
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Table of Content
- Vernacular Press Act Background
- Who Passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878?
- Objectives of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878
- Vernacular Press Act – Provisions
- Vernacular Press Act Impact
- Opposition and Criticism of The Vernacular Press Act of 1878
- Repeal and Legacy of Vernacular Press Act
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