Cinematograph Act

Cinematograph Act 2023 got green signal from 'Modi cabinet'

The Cinematography Bill 2023 has been approved by the Modi cabinet. In this bill, there is a provision to prevent theft or piracy of content in films. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has given this information.

Apr 19, 2023, 18:12 PM IST

Industry greets cabinet nod on Cinematograph Act

The amendments provide for inclusion of a new section for the prohibition of unauthorised recording of films screened in cinema halls.

Feb 07, 2019, 13:52 PM IST

Cabinet approves jail term for film piracy

This step will help our film industry in dealing with the menace of piracy, he said.

Feb 06, 2019, 22:48 PM IST

Don't censor A-rated movies: Change.org petition

A plea to release A-rated movies without any cuts, has been started by Change.org to submit before the Shyam Benegal Committee on censorship.  

Feb 21, 2016, 21:07 PM IST

Censor board can be broad-minded: Shabana Azmi

National-award-winning actress Shabana Azmi says the censor board can work with a broader mindset provided the Cinematograph Act undergoes a revision. Recently, trailer of filmmaker Hansal Mehta's upcoming drama "Aligarh" was given an 'A' certificate by the board as the movie dealt with homosexuality.

Feb 02, 2016, 17:09 PM IST