Lord Ripon was known for his liberal policies compared to his predecessor, Lord Lytton. His repeal of the Vernacular Press Act was seen as a measure to grant greater freedom to the Indian press.
This act allowed the government to confiscate the printing press of any vernacular newspaper that published "seditious" material. 65. Who among the following Viceroys repealed the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Development of Press in Modern India (Legislative Measures to Control the Press (e.g., Vernacular Press Act 1878, Press Act 1910))
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