History · Modern History & Press Regulations

With reference to the Vernacular Press Act, 1878, consider the following statements: I. It was discriminatory in character as English-language newspapers were kept outside its scope. II. The Act did not provide for any appeal in a court of law against the decision of the Magistrate. III. Proceedings under the Act were initiated against Som Prakash, a Bengali newspaper, among the early cases. Which of the statements given above are correct?