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The Press Council Act, 1978

Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to the State of Jammu and Kashmir or Sikkim

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 Instruments 4

Section 3 of the Press Council Act, 1978 deals with rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to the State of Jammu and Kashmir or Sikkim. Any reference in this Act to a law which is not in force in *the State of Sikkim shall, in relation to that State, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force in that State. The Act came into force on 07 Sep 1978.

Any reference in this Act to a law which is not in force in *the State of 1 *** Sikkim shall, in relation to that State, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force in that State.

STATE AMENDMENT

Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

Section 3.--Omit "Jammu and Kashmir or".

[Vide Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, Notification No. S.O. 1123(E), dated (18-3-2020) and vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).]

Section 3, The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978).

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Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Press Council Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Press Council Act is headed "Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to the State of Jammu and Kashmir or Sikkim". Any reference in this Act to a law which is not in force in *the State of Sikkim shall, in relation to that State, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force in that State.

How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 Press Council Act 1978, section 3 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 3 of the Press Council Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Press Council Amendment Rules 2016 (2016).

When did Section 3 of the Press Council Act come into force?

Section 3 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 3, 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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