LICENSING ACT 1857
After the rebellion of 1857, the government imposed restrictions on the Indian press.
The government reserved the right to grant licenses and to revoke them.
The government was empowered to prohibit the publication of any newspaper/book.
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Complete list of Governor Generals of India 1772 to 1950
Indian History Questions Solved
- VERNACULAR PRESS ACT, 1878
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