Dramatic Performances Act
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The Dramatic Performances Act was implemented by the British Government in India in the year 1876 to police seditious Indian theatre. India, being a colony of the British Empire had begun using the theatre as a tool of protest against the oppressive nature of the colonial rule. In order to check these revolutionary impulses, the British Government proceeded to impose the Dramatic Performances Act. Following India's independence in 1947, the Act has not been repealed, and most states have introduced their own modified versions with certain amendments which have in fact, often strengthened the control of the administration over the theatre.
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The Dramatic Performances Act 1876 | |
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Imperial Legislative Council | |
Citation | Act No.19 of 1876 |
Enacted by | Imperial Legislative Council |
Repealed by | |
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Status: Amended |