Short title and extent
Section 1 of the Press Council Act, 1978 deals with short title and extent. This Act may be called the Press Council Act, 1978. The Act came into force on 07 Sep 1978.
(1) This Act may be called the Press Council Act, 1978.
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
Section 1, The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Press Council Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Press Council Act is headed "Short title and extent". This Act may be called the Press Council Act, 1978.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Press Council Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Press Council Act 1978 1, section 1 Press Council Act 1978, section 1 of the Press Council Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Press Council Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 1, came into force on 07 Sep 1978, having been enacted on 07 Sep 1978. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 5. Composition of the Council668 words
- 13. Objects and functions of the Council424 words
- 25. Power to make rules398 words
- 6. Term of office and retirement of members309 words
- 14. Power to censure293 words
- 26. Power to make regulations280 words
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