TNPSC Thervupettagam

The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023

July 30 , 2023 485 days 454 0
  • The Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
  • It introduces stringent anti-piracy provisions, expanding the scope of the law from censorship to also cover copyright.
  • The Bill proposes a jail term of up to three years and a fine up to 5% of a film’s production cost for persons who use any audio-visual recording device to copy a film.
  • The Bill seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
  • The Bill also introduces three age ratings for films requiring adult supervision.
  • Films currently get a U/A rating.
  • It has been split into U/A 7+, U/A 13+ and U/A 16+.

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