Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023—following its approval by Rajya Sabha. Let's delve into the major changes that are going to take place.
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Crackdown on film piracy
Bill introduces two new sections which aim to impose penalties on individuals involved in the creation of pirated movie copies.
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Penalties
Offenders in piracy cases could now face a three-year prison sentence and a fine amounting to 5% of the film's production cost in the (Amendment) Bill.
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Modified UA categories
The 'UA' category has undergone modification; introducing three new categories: UA 7+, UA 13+, and UA 16+, for age-specific viewership.
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Reclassification of'A,' 'S' to 'UA'
The Bill allows the reclassification of 'A' or 'S' films to 'UA' after modifications and film certifications will have perpetual validity.
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Other key highlights
Another crucial provision is the prohibition of "recording or assisting in recording" any film in a theater using audio-visual equipment.