In force
The Cinematograph Act, 1952
31 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 0Section 0
- 1Ins. by Act 49 of 1981, s. 19 (w.e.f. 1-6-1983)
- 2Definitions
- 3Board of film Certification
- 4Section 4
- 5Advisory panels
- 5ACertification of films
- 5BPrinciples of guidance in certifying films
- 5CAppeals
- 5ESuspension and revocation of certificate
- 5FReview of orders by Central Government
- 6Revisional powers of the Central Government
- 6AInformation and documents to be given to distributors and exhibitors with respect to certified films
- 6ABProhibition of unauthorised exhibition of films
- 7Cls. (h), (i), (j) and (k) omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 9 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021)
- 7APower of seizure
- 7BDelegation of powers by Board
- 7CPower to direct exhibition of films for examination
- 7DVacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceeding
- 7EMembers of the Board and advisory panels to be public servants
- 7FBar of legal proceedings
- 8Power to make rules
- 9Power to exempt
- 10Cinematograph exhibitions to be licensed
- 11Licensing authority
- 12Restrictions on powers of licensing authority
- 13Power of Central Government or local authority to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases
- 14Penalties for contravention of this Part
- 16Power to make rules
- 17Power to exempt
- 18Repeal