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Knowledge Nugget: Thug Life controversy: How is Certification of films and freedom of speech relevant for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: Thug Life controversy — How is freedom of speech and films certification relevant for UPSC Exam

June 24, 2025 11:06 am

In ruling against the stalling of Thug Life's release in Karnataka, the Supreme Court underlines the extended spaces for free expression. Here's what you need to know about the freedom of speech and film certification in India. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the age-based categories for certification of films.

Repeal draft Cinematograph Bill: film fraternity writes to I&B ministry

June 29, 2021 7:06 am

“The amendments giving powers to the Central Government to revoke a film certificate must be dropped," the letter stated.

'I wanted FCAT's role enhanced': Former CBFC chairperson Sharmila Tagore, FCAT member Poonam Dhillon on abolition of appeals body

April 08, 2021 6:51 pm

While actor-former CBFC member Sharmila Tagore, filmmaker Kushan Nandy and former FCAT member, actor Poonam Dhillon, believe the abolition of the tribunal will harm filmmakers here on, filmmaker Prakash Jha is all for the change.

Vishal Bhardwaj, Guneet Monga, Hansal Mehta, Richs Chadha

'Sad day for cinema': Film Certification Appellate Tribunal abolished, Vishal Bhardwaj, Richa Chadha, Hansal Mehta criticise move

April 08, 2021 12:04 pm

With Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) being abolished, film producers distressed with CBFC not granting them a certificate, will now have to approach the high court directly.

BJP leader Shazia Ilmi and actor Poonam Dhillon have been nominated by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to the Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), which hears appeals against the decisions of censor board.

Shazia Ilmi and Poonam Dhillon nominated to become members of FCAT

June 10, 2016 9:10 pm

BJP leader Shazia Ilmi and actor Poonam Dhillon have been nominated by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to the Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), which hears appeals against the decisions of censor board.

2 years ago, panel said recast entire certification process, no one listened

January 18, 2015 2:29 am

Mudgal committee was set up following controversy over Tamil Nadu government’s ban on Kamal Hassan-starrer Vishwaroopam.

Special CBI court rejects CBFC CEO bail petition

September 06, 2014 3:22 am

The court, however, has granted bail to both the agents arrested by the CBI.

Centre issues ‘communal tension’ warning before Ya Rab release

February 07, 2014 12:31 am

JUeM counsel A V Bukhari contended that the film had scenes depicting the community in “bad light”.

State govts cant stop screening of films,says panel

October 23, 2013 12:36 am

Committee says row over screening films like Vishwaroopam,Madras Cafe and Sadda Haq was unwarranted.

Cinematographer Act to soon get a new version, says Censor board CEO

February 20, 2011 2:51 am

At a workshop cum awareness programme on film certification,one of the rare events held in the city,Pankaja Thakur.

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Govt. holds deliberations with Benegal Committee on film certification

January 09, 2016 8:17 am

Mumbai, Jan 09 (ANI): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday held deliberations with Shyam Benegal Committee on film certification. The government on Friday constituted a committee headed by filmmaker Shyam Benegal to look into the revamp of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).