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The Press Council Act, 1978

Definitions

In force From 07 Sep 1978 Act 37 of 1978 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1978 Ministry Information and Broadcasting Enacted 07 Sep 1978 In force 07 Sep 1978

Section 2 of the Press Council Act, 1978 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Council; The Act came into force on 07 Sep 1978.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--

(a) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Council;

(b) "Council" means the Press Council of India established under section 4;

(c) "member" means a member of the Council and includes its Chairman;

(d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;

(e) the expressions "editor" and "newspaper" have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (25 of 1867), and the expression "working journalist" has the meaning assigned to it in the Working Journalists and other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955 (45 of 1955).

Section 2, The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 4 Incorporation of the Council

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Press Council Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Press Council Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Council;

How do I find court cases under Section 2 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 2, section 2 Press Council Act 1978, section 2 of the Press Council Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 2 of the Press Council Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 4 (Incorporation of the Council), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 2 of the Press Council Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 2, 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.

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