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The Vernacular Press Act was passed by
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Lord Lytton
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The Vernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton in 1878 to suppress Indian-language newspapers that were criticizing British rule. It imposed severe restrictions on publications in Indian languages while English newspapers remained unaffected.