Censorship of Cinema: Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021
On 18th June, 2021, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought public feedback on draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which proposes to bring back its “revisionary powers” over the Central Board of Film Certification.
- It seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act of 1952.
Background
- An Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of Justice Mukul Mudgal was constituted in 2013 to examine the issues of certification under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
- Another Committee of Experts was set up under the Chairmanship of Shri Shyam Benegal in 2016 to evolve broad guidelines for certification within the ambit of the Cinematograph Act and Rules.
- Further, to ....
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