Who Passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878?
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed by Lord Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, also known as Lord Lytton, who served as Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880. The Act granted the British government the right to prosecute local newspapers for publishing whatever the government considered to be “seditious.”
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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Vernacular Press Act 1878
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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