The Press Act (1836)

The Press Act of 1836 was a law enacted in India during British colonial rule to regulate the press. It aimed to curb the freedom of the press by imposing strict controls on publications, requiring editors to share their identities with the government, and penalizing those who published material deemed seditious or offensive to the British administration. This act was part of broader efforts to suppress dissent and maintain control over the narrative in colonial India, reflecting the tense relationship between the colonial authorities and the Indian populace increasingly seeking self-expression and independence.