Central Act
The Press Council Act, 1978
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.
| Act number | 37 of 1978 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1978-09-07 |
| In force from | 1978-09-07 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Sections | 27 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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- The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
- The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990
- The Parliamentary Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act, 1977
- The Cinematograph Act, 1952
Questions this page answers
When did the The Press Council Act, 1978 come into force?
It came into force on 1978-09-07, having been enacted on 1978-09-07.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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