colonial legislation

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

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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

Indian Council Act, 1909: The Morley-Minto Reforms ( Compromise of Power )

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Indian Council Act, 1909: The Morley-Minto Reforms ( Compromise of Power ) The Indian Council Act of 1909 was popularly called the Morley-Minto Reforms. It was a significant landmark within the British Indian political horizon and brought substantial transformation in governance in India which paved its way towards further constitutional developments in later years. Below … Read more