The Central Board of Film Certification regulates the public exhibition of films in India as mandated by the Cinematograph Act, 1952. This post examines its structure, certification process, and key guidelines for film approval.
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Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook to Make Political Ads Transparent, No Removal of Explicit Streaming Content, EU Agrees on Copyrights, Fiji Counter-sues, and more
A comprehensive review of the Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook’s political ad regulations, and evolving copyright rules in the EU. The article discusses recent litigation, licensing developments, and copyright trends in India with an objective legal perspective.
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This post examines recent copyright law updates in India, including positions on bare acts publication and Cinematograph Act reforms. It also covers global copyright decisions and major legal cases in the entertainment industry, providing clear and objective legal analysis.
Read more about Publication of Bare Acts Not Infringement, Cinematograph Act Amendments, No Copyright For Taste, and MoreCensoring The Intelligent Film Spectator
This post explores whether film censorship in India remains justified, given the evolution of the film spectator’s intelligence and access to information. It advocates for a shift in the Censor Board’s role, focusing on certification rather than pre-censorship.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This post provides a legal analysis of freedom of expression and censorship in Indian cinema, focusing on the CBFC’s role and key judicial decisions. It explores how courts interpret film certification guidelines and the boundaries of artistic freedom under Indian law.
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