Consider the following statements with respect to the Vernacular Press Act:

1. The Vernacular Press Act was directed only against Indian language newspapers.

2. It was one of the acts of the Lord Ripon's reactionary policies to curb national awakening.

3. Under the Act Magistrate's action against publisher was final and no appeal could be made against it.

4. The Vernacular Press Act continued to haunt freedom of press till Independence.

Which of the above given statements are correct?