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  The printing and communication system has been in the talk since ancient times. At that time, modern printing was not a thing. For a brief period, handwriting newspapers were circulated after collecting information from across the country.  The newspaper writers had all the freedom, and often they were given wrong information in the paper; the Vernacular Press Act then came into the picture.  It was to limit the freedom of the Indian-language press. The one who proposed the act was Lord Lytton, then viceroy of India (reigned 1876–80). He was the one initiating the vernacular press from criticizing British policies.  This Vernacular press Act 1878 got sparked strongly and sustained by protestors, a large segment of Indians. Therefore, the show was termed the Gagging Act and only intended to limit vernacular/native language newspapers. THE STORY BEHIND VERNACULAR PRESS ACT During the time of Lytton’s reign, India was fighting badly. India was struck under the grip...

  Here is a guide that speaks about the vernacular press act 1878 and what it holds, why it came into the picture, and its provisions. Wondering what is Vernacular Press Act is? Printing and communication is not a matter of the present but is dated way back in the ancient regimes. There was no such concept of modern printing, with minimal transport facility, education and communication.  The Mughals brought about the new style of written newspapers. A very controversial and suppressive act was enacted in 1878 by the Viceroy of India. Lord Lytton passed the act to curb the freedom of the Indian languages.  The vernacular press that discussed the terrible policies laid by the viceroy faced widespread protest. And, it was mishandled by him in the 1876-77 famine incidents. Thus, the Government came up with the Vernacular Press Act 1878.  It restricted substantial writings that led to public opinion and disaffection towards the Government. It was proposed to prevent the...