The Vernacular Press Act of 1878: A Colonial Clampdown on Freedom of Expression

The Vernacular Press Act of 1878: A Colonial Clampdown on Freedom of Expression The Vernacular Press Act was an ordinance introduced by the British colonial government of India to suppress dissent and control the vernacular or native language press. A set of exhaustive points detailing the history background of the act, reasons for introducing, implications … Read more

Vernacular Press Act 1878: A Turning Point in India’s Fight for Freedom of Speech

Vernacular Press Act 1878: A Turning Point in India’s Fight for Freedom of Speech Introduction The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was one of the landmark pieces of legislation of British India, supposedly aimed at curtailing the surging nationalism among the Indians. It was at a time when the role of the press began to … Read more