The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023

This edition of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 provides the complete and updated statutory text governing the registration, regulation, and administration of newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals in India. Enacted as Act No. 51 of 2023 (dated 28-12-2023) and effective from 1-3-2024, this Bare Act reflects the modern legislative framework introduced to replace and streamline the earlier press registration laws.

The book also includes The Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024 (G.S.R. 151(E), dated 1-3-2024, effective from 1-3-2024), ensuring comprehensive coverage of procedural requirements, compliance mechanisms, and regulatory processes prescribed under the Act. Presented with short comments for clarity, the text retains its bare-act character, making it suitable for precise legal reference and examination use.

The content comprehensively covers provisions relating to:
• Registration and certification of periodicals
• Roles and powers of the Press Registrar General and registering authorities
• Obligations of publishers, printers, and editors
• Digital and print media registration procedures
• Maintenance of records and furnishing of declarations
• Suspension, cancellation, and modification of registration
• Offences, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms
• Transitional provisions and repeal of previous laws

This updated 2026 edition is particularly useful for:
• Law students and candidates preparing for judicial and competitive examinations
• Media law practitioners and legal professionals
• Publishers, editors, printers, and media houses
• Journalism and mass communication students and academicians
• Compliance officers and regulatory authorities

Designed as a reliable and up-to-date statutory reference, this Bare Act serves as an essential resource for understanding and applying the law governing periodicals and press registration in India under the current legal regime.