CINEMATOGRAPH (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023

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Context: The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 has been approved by the Union Cabinet.

Details

• The Bill has not yet been made public in its full form; it will be introduced during the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

2021 Draft Bill

• In 2021, a draft Bill that was circulating called for up to three years in prison and a fine of 10 lahks for anyone who engaged in movie piracy.
• It gave the government the authority to request a reexamination of previously approved films by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
• There are currently three classifications for films: U for unrestricted exhibition, U/A for films that can be watched by kids with an adult's supervision, and A for films that are only meant to be seen by adults.
  • The U/A category was increased in the 2021 draft Bill to include U/A 7+, U/A 13+, and U/A 16+.
• Age categories must be used by streaming services with content descriptions.

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Cinematograph Act: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/cinematography-act

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/union-cabinet-approves-cinematograph-amendment-bill-2023-to-be-introduced-in-the-upcoming-session-of-parliament/article66755539.ece