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The Hindu
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The Hindu Bureau

Press and Registration of Books Act amendments to come into force on Sept. 1

The Union government has issued a notification for the implementation of the amendments to the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, from September 1. The changes substantially decriminalise and do away with imprisonment provisions for certain offences.

Recently, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, has replaced or amended some sections in the Press & Registration of Books Act.

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