The Vernacular Press Act subjected Indian-language newspapers to strict government control. District magistrates could require publishers to sign bonds, submit material for official review before publication, or face warnings, confiscation of presses and printing equipment, fines, or imprisonment. English-language newspapers were exempt, highlighting the law’s focus on the vernacular press.
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