Rajya Sabha clears bill to check piracy and content amid Opposition walkout
1 year, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha clears bill to check piracy and content amid Opposition walkout

Hindustan Times  

The Cinematography Bill, 2023 that aims to curb film piracy and simplify licensing procedure was passed by Rajya Sabha on Thursday after the opposition staged a walkout over its demand for a discussion on the Manipur situation. Besides tackling film piracy, the bill, which was passed by a voice vote, also aims to overhaul age-based certification provided by the Central Board of Film Certification, and provide consistency in categorising films and content across platforms. “Piracy is like cancer and this government has decided to eradicate it through this bill,” Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said while starting the discussion on the bill, which aims to make amendments to the Cinematograph Act, 1952. When given an opportunity to speak on the bill, leader of opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, “I want to talk about the bill and also what is in my heart.” As he tried to bring up Manipur issue, it was disallowed by deputy chairman Harivansh, saying he should restrict himself to speaking on the bill as per rules of the House.

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Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, 2 Hindi movies refused certification by CBFC: MIB in RS
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Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, 2 Hindi movies refused certification by CBFC: MIB in RS

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Central Board of Film Certification refused to certify only two movies between 2019-20 and 2023-24 – one in 2019-20 and another in 2022-23, both in Hindi, minister of state for information and broadcasting L. Murugan informed the Rajya Sabha in a written response on Friday. In this period, a total of 10,702 movies were certified by CBFC …

TFCC Lauds Centre for Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill
1 year, 5 months ago

TFCC Lauds Centre for Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce expressed happiness to the Central government for passing the Cinematograph Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. “We are thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministers Anurag Thakur and L O Murugan for bringing in these necessary amendments,” TFCC said in a statement. The statement added, “These changes are bound to …

Film Industry Applauds Lok Sabha's Move To Tackle Piracy Through Cinematograph Bill 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Film Industry Applauds Lok Sabha's Move To Tackle Piracy Through Cinematograph Bill 2023

News 18  

On July 31, 2023, the Lok Sabha passed the Cinematograph Bill, 2023, signalling a significant development in the film industry’s fight against piracy. The amendment also addresses the need for an expansion of the number of age ratings available to the Central Board of Film Certification, the body responsible for certifying and censoring films for public exhibition. The film industry …

Lok Sabha clears Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha clears Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on July 31, 2023, passed the Cinematograph Bill, 2023, days after the draft law was cleared by the Rajya Sabha. A 2019 version of the Bill had faced stiff opposition from the film industry for re-introducing this requirement, which would allow the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to revoke a film’s certification and require it to be …

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2023 aimed at curbing film piracy
1 year, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2023 aimed at curbing film piracy

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on July 27 passed the Cinematograph Bill, 2023 that 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 in a …

Rajya Sabha Passes Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill; More Categories Of Certification, Higher Punishment For Piracy
1 year, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha Passes Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill; More Categories Of Certification, Higher Punishment For Piracy

Live Law  

The Rajya Sabha today passed the Cinematograph Bill, 2023 with voice vote, to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952. It also intends to improve the “procedure for certification of films for public exhibition by the Central Board of Film Certification, as well as to improve the categorisation of the certification of the films.” Features of the Bill: It Substitutes the U/A …

Explained: Why film industry is rallying against proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained: Why film industry is rallying against proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act

Firstpost  

The I&B Ministry had sought suggestions for Cinematograph Bill, 2021 by 2 July. “The government’s proposal to amend the Cinematograph Act is another blow to the film fraternity, and will potentially endanger freedom of expression and democratic dissent,” says a letter signed by industry insiders such as Vishal Bhardwaj, Mira Nair, and Pa Ranjith. On 18 June, the Centre had …

Farhan Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Pahlaj react to Cinematograph Act amendments
3 years, 6 months ago

Farhan Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Pahlaj react to Cinematograph Act amendments

India Today  

Recently the Centre released the draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 to the general public for comments until July 2. The new draft proposes to amend the Cinematograph Act of 1952 with provisions that will give the Centre revisionary powers and enable it to re-examine films already cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification. A group of actors and filmmakers, including …

Shyam Benegal says Cinematograph Act is about Constitution, not the government
3 years, 6 months ago

Shyam Benegal says Cinematograph Act is about Constitution, not the government

India Today  

The Centre’s draft Cinematograph Bill has brought differing views and opinions from the film industry. Director Shyam Benegal feels that it’s about following the constitution and protecting India’s sovereignty. In June, the Centre released a draft proposing to amend the Cinematograph Act of 1952 with provisions that will allow it to re-examine films that have been cleared by the Central …

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