This post was first published on 2nd September, 2014. What is the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)? The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)...
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T-Series Gets Infringement Notice, ‘#MeToo’ Filmmaker Challenges CBFC, GTA V Infringer Settles, and more
This update examines key developments in copyright and entertainment law, including a notice to T-Series and a CBFC challenge. It also reviews global copyright disputes, licensing partnerships, and practical legal tips affecting the industry.
Read more about T-Series Gets Infringement Notice, ‘#MeToo’ Filmmaker Challenges CBFC, GTA V Infringer Settles, and morePadmavati and Film Censorship: Fiction is Fact; Fact is Fiction!
The Padmavati controversy brings to light complex issues in film censorship and the certification process in India. This post provides a legal perspective on the balance between creative freedom, historical interpretation, and public sentiment.
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This article analyses film censorship in India using the intelligent, informed spectator standard and contemporary social norms. It highlights a structured legal process for assessment, emphasizing that free expression should be the rule and restraint an exception.
Read more about Film Expression and Censorship in India: Intelligent, Informed Spectator standard (Part 5)Review Committee Reports, Benegal Committee report, Mudgal Committee report, Censorship Model (Part 4)
The post critically examines the recommendations of the Benegal and Mudgal Committees on film certification in India. It highlights the need for reform in the Cinematograph Act, stressing the evolution of entertainment and diminishing impact of films on society.
Read more about Review Committee Reports, Benegal Committee report, Mudgal Committee report, Censorship Model (Part 4)Film Expression and Censorship in India: Udta Punjab and Lipstick under my Burkah (Part 3)
This post explores landmark cases of film censorship in India, such as Udta Punjab and Lipstick Under My Burkha, and reviews how the CBFC’s decisions were challenged in court. It objectively analyses the legal reasoning and broader implications for freedom of expression in Indian cinema.
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This post explores the film certification principles in India, focusing on CBFC guidelines and their impact on creative freedom and public interest. It provides a legal analysis of the framework and challenges surrounding film censorship in India.
Read more about Film Expression and Censorship in India: Film Certification Principles, CBFC Guidelines and Principles (Part 2)Film Expression and Censorship in India: An Introduction (Part 1)
This post examines the legal framework governing film censorship in India. It discusses the impact of films, the certification process by the CBFC, and the constitutional principles shaping restrictions on film expression.
Read more about Film Expression and Censorship in India: An Introduction (Part 1)Udta Punjab and Online Piracy of Bollywood Movies
Udta Punjab faced both censorship disputes and an online piracy crisis before its release. The article examines legal remedies, including John Doe orders, and the broader impact of Bollywood movie piracy on film-makers’ rights.
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The Udta Punjab censorship controversy exposed deep tensions between artistic freedom and regulatory authority in Indian cinema. The Bombay High Court’s judgement in favour of the filmmakers reaffirmed the constitutional primacy of creative expression.
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