The Press and registration of periodicals act 2023

The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 replaces the colonial-era Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, ushering in a contemporary regulatory framework for print and digital media in India. This book offers a structured and practical analysis of the Act, detailing its objectives, scope, and procedural mechanisms for registration of newspapers, periodicals, and news-based digital publications.

It explains the role of the Press Registrar General, simplified registration processes, cancellation provisions, and compliance obligations for publishers. The book also highlights how the Act aligns administrative efficiency with constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a).

Special emphasis is placed on transparency, accountability, and ease of doing business for media entities, making this text highly relevant for modern publishers and journalists. Written in clear legal language, the book serves as an essential reference for professionals navigating India’s evolving media regulation landscape.