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Pradeep Kumar

29/06/21 13:05 PM IST

Cinematograph Bill

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The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021, “must clearly define the role of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as a body which certifies film content for public exhibition, and not as a censoring body.

Highlights
  • The letter on behalf of the film fraternity, to be tabled on July 2, states, among others, “The amendments giving powers to the Central Government to revoke a film certificate must be dropped.
  • Section 6(1) of Cinematograph Act remain as read down by the Supreme Court.
  • The letter welcomes the move to address film piracy related concerns but notes that since “the existing law penalises piracy, there is no need to introduce further penal provisions”. 
  • The government has to believe in the power of CBFC; there needs to be a guidance or grievance cell within the certification board.
Source: Indian Express

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