| Official Secrets Act, 1923 | |
|---|---|
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| Imperial Legislative Council | |
| Territorial extent |  British India (formerly) Pakistan |
| Assented to by | Viceroy Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading |
| Status: In force | |
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The Official Secrets Act, of 1923 is a law in Pakistan that traces its origins back to the British colonial era in India. Enacted during that time to protect state secrets and maintain the security of the British Empire, the Act continues to be in force in present-day Pakistan.