The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867

Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 along with Rules,1956 & Order,1961 (As amended by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 Act 18 of 2023, dt. 11-8-2023)

This edition of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (Act 25 of 1867), as amended by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (Act 18 of 2023, dated 11-8-2023, w.e.f. 1-9-2023), is presented with state amendments and along with The Registration of Newspapers (Central) Rules, 1956 and The Press and Registration Appellate Board (Practice and Procedure) Order, 1961. This compilation serves as an authoritative legal reference for the regulation of printing presses, books, and newspapers in India.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for statutory referencing, academic study, and professional use. It ensures direct access to the provisions that govern the declaration, registration, and regulation of publications, along with the appellate mechanisms available under the law.

The content spans the full scope of the Act and allied rules, including:

• Provisions for making and authentication of declarations by printers and publishers

• Requirements for delivery of copies of newspapers and books to government authorities

• Penalties for printing or publishing without proper declaration or in contravention of the Act

• Powers of magistrates to seize and forfeit publications in specified circumstances

• State-specific amendments applicable to the regulation of printing and publishing

• The Registration of Newspapers (Central) Rules, 1956 detailing the procedure for registration and filing of annual statements

• The Press and Registration Appellate Board (Practice and Procedure) Order, 1961 providing for appeals against decisions of the Press Registrar

• Provisions for maintaining official registers of publications and publishers

• Enforcement and compliance measures for ensuring lawful publication practices

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Publishers, editors, and owners of printing presses

• Legal practitioners specialising in media, press, and publication laws

• Government officers responsible for press regulation and registration

• Academicians, researchers, and students studying media and communication law

• Journalists and media organisations ensuring compliance with publication laws

Whether used in press offices, government departments, legal practice, or academic institutions, this edition delivers the full legislative authority of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, with allied rules and orders, as applicable in 2023.