The Press and registration of periodicals act 2023

PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF PERIODICALS ACT, 2023 ALONGWITH RULES 2024

This edition of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 (No. 51 of 2023, dated 28-12-2023, w.e.f. 1-3-2024), updated with The Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024 (G.S.R. 151(E), dated 1-3-2024, w.e.f. 1-3-2024), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, journalism, publishing, and media regulation.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It provides the complete statutory framework for the registration, regulation, and oversight of periodicals in India, replacing earlier legislation to suit the modern media landscape.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Procedures for registration of periodicals and maintenance of official records

• Obligations of publishers, editors, and printing presses

• Provisions relating to suspension, cancellation, and appeal in registration matters

• Powers of the Press Registrar-General of India

• Regulation of foreign-owned periodicals and special provisions for government publications

• Allied Rules for practical implementation:

 – The Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying media and press laws

• Practising advocates advising on media compliance and publication disputes

• Journalists, editors, and publishers ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

• Regulatory bodies and policymakers overseeing media governance

Whether used in the exam hall, in media houses, or in legal practice, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, as it applies in 2025.