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Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 revamps certification of films, will check piracy; film industry welcomes move
August 01, 2023 4:57 pm
Indian film industry celebrates as Cinematograph Act 2023 introduces stricter penalties for film piracy, age-based certifications, and positive transformations ahead.
Lok Sabha passes Cinematograph Bill, piracy to now attract hefty fine
August 01, 2023 3:28 am
The new law would make piracy a criminal violation punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine of up to five per cent of the production cost of the film, or both.
Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Rajya Sabha: What new provisions say on piracy, certifying movies
July 28, 2023 10:32 am
Among other things, the bill introduces three certifications under the 'UA' category, UA 7+, UA 13+ and UA 16+, which means that children younger than the given age limits can access such movies with parental guidance.
‘I&B ministry appoints CEO, makes them answerable’
August 20, 2014 9:59 am
CBFC chairperson Leela Samson discusses the CEO’s arrest and the board’s problems.
Why a film needs to be certified
August 20, 2014 2:29 am
CBFC is a statutory body under the I&B ministry to regulate the public exhibition of films.
Screen Awards: Milkha, Ram-Leela and Madras Cafe dominate
January 15, 2014 8:26 am
The Screen song filled the air. “Dhak dhak dil dil, dil dil dhak dhak” perfectly encapsulated the mood of the evening
Review certification of Bhansali film
December 19, 2013 4:19 am
According to the petition,the term Ramleela has been historically associated with the plays depicting the life of Ram.
Censor Board should certify film songs' lyrics: Panel
October 14, 2013 12:25 am
It said that in the past the sole endeavour was conducting a successful screening of the film.
Panel moots age-based film certification
October 10, 2013 1:41 am
Proposes draft Cinematograph Bill to replace 1952 Act.
Films likely to be rated as per new categories
May 15, 2012 6:19 pm
Films will be rated by the censor board according to new categories like '12+' and '15+' instead of the current 'UA' category.
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