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Which act introduced the concept of vernacular press in India, allowing for greater freedom of local language publications?

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Vernacular Press Act 1878

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While the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was restrictive, the Indian Councils Act of 1861 allowed for greater participation and use of vernacular languages in legislative proceedings and publications indirectly.

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National Archives of India ↗Indian Council of Historical Research ↗

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