Section 1

Short title and extent.

The Press Council Act, 1978

  • Act 37 of 1978
  • Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
About this Act

An Act to establish a Press Council for the purpose of preserving the freedom of the Press and of maintaining and improving the standards of newspapers and news agencies in India.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Press Council Act, 1978.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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