Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Question 1

provisions

Answer 1

-Granting Revisionary Powers: The government on account of violation of Section 5B(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 can order for “re-examination” by the certification board of an already certified film, following receipt of complaints. -> mhnje jar complain ali ekhadya already certified film virodhat tar certification reevaluate karnyat yeil.

Question 2

Sub-division of Existing UA Category

Answer 2

sub-divide the existing UA category into age-based categories like U/A 7+, U/A 13+ and U/A 16+.

Question 3

what is newly added Film Piracy section & what is punishment under it?

Answer 3

imprisonment for a term upto three years and with a fine which shall not be less than Rs 3 lakh but which may extend to 5% of the audited gross production cost or with both.

Question 4

recommendations of which committees considered?

Answer 4

Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee of 2013 and the Shyam Benegal Committee of 2016