The Cinematograph Act, 1952
The Cinematograph Act, 1952 regulates the certification of cinematograph films for exhibition and provides for the regulation of cinema exhibition in India.
Summary
The Cinematograph Act, 1952 is an act of the Indian Parliament that regulates the certification of cinematograph films for exhibition and provides for the regulation of cinema exhibition in India. The Act lays down provisions for the examination and certification of films for public exhibition, the powers and functions of the Central and State Governments in relation to the certification of films, and the penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act. The Act also empowers the State Governments to make rules for the regulation of cinema exhibition within their respective states. The Act has been amended several times to keep up with the changing needs of the film industry in India.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Board Of Film Certification | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Examination Of Films | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Advisory Panels | Open |
| 6 | Section 5A: Certification Of Films | Open |
| 7 | Section 5B: Principles Of Guidance In Certifying Films | Open |
| 8 | Section 5C: Appeals | Open |
| 9 | Section 5D: Constitution Of Appellate Tribunal | Open |
| 10 | Section 5E: Suspension And Revocation Of Certificate | Open |
| 11 | Section 5F: Review Of Orders By Central Government | Open |
| 12 | Section 6: Revisonal Powers Of The Central Government | Open |
| 13 | Section 6A: Information And Documents To Be Given To Distributors And Exhibitors With Respect To Certified Films | Open |
| 14 | Section 7: Penalties For Contraventions Of This Part | Open |
| 15 | Section 7A: Power Of Seizure | Open |