1 juin 1908 - Indian Newspaper Act
Description:
- The Newspaper (Incitement to Offences) Act of 1908 was passed to control the activities of extremist nationalists- The act gave magistrates the power to confiscate press property that published objectionable material that could incite violence or murder
- The act was triggered by the extremist nationalist activity during and after the Swadeshi movement of 1906
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 juin 1908
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 117 ans