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What is the official name of the Act and when did it come into force?

The Act is officially known as the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023. It came into force on March 1, 2024. 

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Where does the Act apply?

The Act extends to the entire territory of India. 

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When did the Act receive the President's assent and get notified in the Official Gazette?

The Act received the President's assent on December 28, 2023, and was notified on December 29, 2023, in the Official Gazette. 

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What is the significance of the term "notification" in the Act?

In the context of the Act, "notification" means a notification published in the Gazette of India or the Official Gazette of a State.

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Who is the "Press Registrar General" as per the Act?

The "Press Registrar General" is an official appointed by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 5. 

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What is a "newspaper" under the Act?

The Act defines a "newspaper" as a periodical of loose-folded sheets, usually printed on newsprint, and brought out daily or at least once a week, containing information on current events, public… Read More

What is the definition of "periodical" as per the Act?

A "periodical" is any publication, including a newspaper, which is published and printed at regular intervals, containing public news or comments on public news.

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What does the term "publication" signify in the Act?

"Publication" means newspapers, magazines, journals, or newsletters printed periodically and published in India.

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What is a "facsimile edition" under the Act?

A "facsimile edition" of a periodical means an exact reproduction of the original edition of a foreign publication in English or an Indian language included in the Eighth Schedule of the… Read More

How does the Act define a "journal"?

According to the Act, a "journal" means a periodical publication, other than a magazine, which primarily carries academic, scientific, or technical content related to a particular discipline or… Read More