Act 2 of 1942

Act 2 of 1942, also known as the Indian Official Secrets Act, was enacted to protect sensitive government information during wartime. It established strict laws to prevent the unauthorized sharing or leaking of official documents, military plans, or state secrets. Violators faced severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The Act aimed to maintain national security by ensuring that crucial information remained confidential and under government control, especially during the ongoing conflict of World War II.