Incorporation of the Council

Q: When did Section 4 of the Press Council Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 4, 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.

In force From 07 Sep 1978 Act 37 of 1978 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1978 Ministry Information and Broadcasting Enacted 07 Sep 1978 In force 07 Sep 1978 Cited by 2 provisions Instruments 4

Section 4 of the Press Council Act, 1978 deals with incorporation of the Council. With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, there shall be established a Council by the name of the Press Council of India. The Act came into force on 07 Sep 1978.

(1) With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, there shall be established a Council by the name of the Press Council of India.
(2) The said Council shall be a body corporate having perptual succession and a common seal and shall by the said name sue and be sued.
Section 4, The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978).

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4 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

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Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Press Council Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Press Council Act is headed "Incorporation of the Council". With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, there shall be established a Council by the name of the Press Council of India.

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Press Council Act 1978, section 4 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 4 of the Press Council Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 4 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently The Press Council(Procedure for Inquiry) Regulations, 1979 (2006), then Press Council of India (Terms and Conditions of Service of the Employees) Regulations, 2002 (2002).

When did Section 4 of the Press Council Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 4, 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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