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The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023
July 30 , 2023
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- 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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