Skip to content

Statute → case law

See how courts applied this provision

Jump to judgments under this act, then open an AI Brief on any order. Semantic Search helps you ask in plain English.

  • AI Brief & Ask
  • Semantic AI Search

Credentials emailed - log in to pick up where you left off.

TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Press Act, 1910

Complete Act - all sections

~2 min read
https://sooperkanoon.com/act/134062

Bare act · Research

About this act

Press Act, 1910 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

Research copy - verify against official government publications before filing or court use.

Act Text

Preamble1 - Press Act, 1910
Section1 - SHORT TITLE AND EXTENT
Section2 - DEFINITIONS In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant is the subject or context,
Section3 -
Section4 -
Section5 - DEPOSIT OF FURTHER SECURITY Where the security given in respect of any press has been declared forfeited under Section
Section6 - POWER TO DECLARE FURTHER SECURITY, PRINTING PRESS AND PUBLICATION FORFEITED If after such further security has been
Section7 - ISSUE OF SEARCH WARRANT Where any printing -press is or any copies of any newspaper, book or other document are
Section8 - DEPOSIT OF SECURITY BY PUBLISHER OF NEWSPAPER
Section9 - POWER TO DECLARE SECURITY FORFEITED IN CERTAIN CASES
Section10 - DEPOSIT OF FURTHER SECURITY Where the security given in respect of any newspaper is declared forfeited, any person
Section11 - POWER TO DECLARE FURTHER SECURITY AND NEWSPAPERS FORFEITED If after such further security has been deposited the
Section12 - POWER TO DECLARE CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS FORFEITED AND TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANTS FOR SAME
Section13 - POWER TO DETAIN PACKAGES CONTAINING CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS WHEN IMPORTED INTO BRITISH INDIA The Chief Customs-officer or
Section14 - PROHIBITION OF TRANSMISSION BY POST OF CERTAIN NEWSPAPERS No newspaper printed and published in British India shall be
Section15 - POWER TO DETAIN ARTICLES BEING TRANSMITTED BY POST Any officer in charge of a post-office or authorised by the
Section16 - COPIES OF NEWSPAPERS PRINTED IN BRITISH INDIA TO BE DELIVERED GRATIS TO GOVERNMENT
Section18 - HEARING BY SPECIAL BENCH. Every such application shall be heard and determined by a Special Bench of the High Court
Section19 - ORDER OF SPECIAL BENCH SETTING ASIDE FORFEITURE
Section21 - PROCEDURE IN HIGH COURT Every High Court shall, as soon as conveniently may be, frame rules to regulate the procedure
Section22 - JURISDICTION BARRED Every declaration of forfeiture purporting to be made under this Act shall, as against all persons,
Section23 - PENALTY FOR KEEPING PRESS OR PUBLISHING NEWSPAPER WITHOUT MAKING DEPOSIT
Section24 - RETURN OF DEPOSITED SECURITY IN CERTAIN CASES Where any person has deposited any security under this Act and ceases to
Section25 - SERVICE OF NOTICES Every notice under this Act shall be sent to a Magistrate, who shall cause it to be served in the
Section26 - OPERATION OF OTHER LAWS NOT BARRED. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to prevent any person from being

Frequently asked questions

What is the Press Act, 1910?

The Press Act, 1910, is Central state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

How can I find court judgments citing the Press Act, 1910?

Use “Find citing judgments” on this page to search reported decisions from Indian courts and tribunals that reference the Press Act, 1910. You can also start from the Bare Acts hub or run an advanced act search for tighter filters.

Is the act text on SooperKanoon official?

SooperKanoon hosts bare act text for research and quick reference. For filings or compliance in Central, confirm the wording against the official state gazette or authorized publication.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial