26 janv. 1878 - Vernacular Press Act
Description:
Vernacular Press Act, in British India, law enacted in 1878 to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language (i.e., non-English) press. Proposed by Lord Lytton, then viceroy of India (governed 1876–80), the act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policiesAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
26 janv. 1878
Maintenaint
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