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The Press Council Act, 1978

Members, etc., to be public servants

In force From 07 Sep 1978 Act 37 of 1978 As on 21 Oct 2026

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

Section 24 of the Press Council Act, 1978 deals with members, etc., to be public servants. Every member of the Council and every officer or other employee appointed by the Council shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 07 Sep 1978.

Every member of the Council and every officer or other employee appointed by the Council shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Section 24, The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978).

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Press Council Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Press Council Act is headed "Members, etc., to be public servants". Every member of the Council and every officer or other employee appointed by the Council shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Press Council Act 1978, section 24 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 24 of the Press Council Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 24 of the Press Council Act come into force?

Section 24 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 24, 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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