Section 1: Interpretation clause

Q: What does Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (TPRBA) deal with?

Section 1 TPRBA pertains to "Interpretation clause". It is part of the The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (TPRBA) governs interpretation clause. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 1 TPRBA still in force?

Yes, Section 1 of the The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 1 TPRBA?

धारा 1 TPRBA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 1 of the The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (TPRBA) governs interpretation clause. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 1 TPRBA?

Dhara 1 TPRBA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 1 of the The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (TPRBA) governs interpretation clause. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867?

Cite as: "Section 1, The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (TPRBA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, § 1 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

.[(1)] [Section 1 renumbered as sub-Section (1) thereof by Act 16 of 1965, Section 2 (w.e.f. 1.11.1965).] In this Act, unless there shall be something repugnant in the subject or context,

Book includes every volume, part or division of a volume, and pamphlet, in any language, and every sheet of music, map, chart or plan separately printed [* * *] [The words "or lithographed " omitted by Act 55 of 1955, Section 4 (w.e.f. 1.7.1956).];

[* * *] [Definition of [British India " repealed by A.O.1937, see now the definition in Section 3(5) of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897).]

[editor means the person who controls the selection of the matter that is published in a newspaper;] [Inserted by Act 14 of 1922, Section 3 and Sch.I.]

[* * *] [Definition of [India " omitted by Act 16 of 1965, Section 2(w.e.f. 1.11.1965).]

Magistrate means any person exercising the full powers of a [Magistrate] [Now Magistrate of the first class, see the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).], and includes a [Magistrate] [Now Presidency Magistrate, see the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).] of Police [* * *] [The wordsw [and a Justice of the Peace " repealed by Act 10 of 1890, Section 2.];

[newspaper means any printed periodical work containing public news or comments on public news;] [Inserted by Act 14 of 1922, Section 3 and Sch.I.]

[* * *] [Paragraphs relating to the definitions of [number " and [gender " repealed by Act 10 of 1914, Section 3 and Sch.II; definition of [Local Government " repealed by A.O.1937 and the definition of [States " inserted by A.O.1950 was repealed by Act 3 of 1951, Section 3 and Sch.]

[paper means any document, including a newspaper, other than a book;

prescribed means prescribed by rules made by the Central Government under section 20-A;

Press Registrar means the Registrar of Newspapers for India appointed by the Central Government under section 19-A and includes any other person appointed by the Central Government to perform all or any of the functions of the Press Registrar;

printing includes cyclostyling and printing by lithography;

Register means the register of newspapers maintained under section 19-B.] [Inserted by Act 55 of 1955, Section 4 (w.e.f. 1.7.1956).]

(2)

[ Any reference in this Act to any law which is not in force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir shall, in relation to that State, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law in force in that State.] [Inserted by Act 16 of 1965, Section 2 (w.e.f. 1.11.1965).]