The Cinematograph Act, 1952

Section 7. Cls. (h), (i), (j) and (k) omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 9 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021)

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

7. Cls. (h), (i), (j) and (k) omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 9 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021). (l) the conditions (including conditions relating to the length of films in general or any class of films, in particular) subject to which any certificate may be granted, or the circumstances in which any certificate shall be refused; (m) any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed.] 1[(3) Every rule made by the Central Government under this Part shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall, thereafter, have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.] 7. Certain words omitted by Act 49 of 1981, s. 12 (w.e.f. 1-6-1983). 8. Subs. by s. 12, ibid. , for "Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983). 9. S. 7B re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by s. 13, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-6-1983). 10. Subs. by s. 13, ibid ., for "in relation to such matters" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983). 11. Ins. by s. 13, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-6-1983). 12. Ins. by s. 14, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-6-1983). 13. Subs. by s. 14, ibid. , for "any person" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. inserted by Act 19 of 1953, s. 3

    In force from 1 Jun 1983

    Footnote: 3. Ins. by Act 19 of 1953, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).

  2. substituted by Act 12 of 2023, s. 2

    In force from 11 Aug 2023

    Earlier wording: “UA”

    Footnote: 2. Subs. by Act 12 of 2023, s. 2, for ' "UA" certificate' (w.e.f. 11-8-2023).

  3. substituted by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2

    In force from 1 Sept 2023

    Footnote: 5. Subs. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and the Sch., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 1-9-2023).