{"id":5211,"date":"2025-01-10T17:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=5211"},"modified":"2025-01-10T17:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:10:27","slug":"the-press-and-registration-of-periodicals-act-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-press-and-registration-of-periodicals-act-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, is a new law that seeks to modernize the process of press and periodical registration in India. Replacing the old 1867 Act, it introduces online registration, streamlines procedures, and addresses contemporary issues related to media ownership and content. The Act aims to create a more efficient and transparent system for the registration of periodicals.<\/p>\n

1: Act Background and ministry under which this act is:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, was enacted to provide for press, registration of periodicals, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. This act falls under the purview of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

2: Enactment date, number of chapters, number of sections:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Act was enacted on 28th December 2023. It is divided into seven chapters and has 22 sections.<\/span><\/p>\n

3: Act Governed By:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Act is primarily governed by the Press Registrar General of India, who oversees the registration of periodicals and ensures compliance with the Act’s provisions. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also plays a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of the Act. State governments and local authorities are involved in the process as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

4: On Whom it is applicable:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This Act applies to all owners, printers, and publishers of periodicals in India. This includes newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, and any other publication printed periodically. The Act aims to regulate the publication process and ensure accountability of media entities.<\/span><\/p>\n

5: Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Act prescribes penalties for various offenses, including:<\/span><\/p>\n