1.
The bill intends
to amend the Cinematograph Act 1952.
a.
Seeks to ensure
that films are exhibited within the tolerance of the Indian Society.
b.
A Central Board of
Film Certification appointed by the Central government shall sanction and
certify films after careful scrutiny of the film within the premises of the
provisions of the act.
2.
The bill entails
a.
Harsher punishment
for film piracy with up to three years of imprisonment and/or penalty of up to
Rs. 10 Lakhs.
b.
Piracy shall be
considered an offence legally and includes transmitting pirated contents
punishable.
c.
Introduction of
new-age categories for classifying films.
3.
Classification of
Films:
a.
Based on the age
group instead of the current practice of rating using certificate ratings such
as
·
"U"-
unrestricted public exhibition
·
"A"-
restricted to adult audiences
·
"UA"-
unrestricted public exhibition subject to parental guidance for children below
the age of 12.
b.
Addition of new
classifications – ‘UA-7+’, ‘UA-13+’, and ‘UA-16+’ in place for 12 years.
c.
Bring about
uniformity in categorisation of films and content across platforms
