Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Press before independence: 1. Under the Newspaper Act 1908, the District Magistrate had the power to confiscate the assets of a press. 2. Under the Vernacular Press Act 1878, Magistrates were authorized to ask publisher of any newspaper to give assurance of not publishing anything threatening peace and security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only              
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2     
• D. Neither 1 nor 2