WHAT GUIDES CBFC IN CERTIFICATION PROCESS
- Article 19(1) of the Constitution says that all persons shall have “freedom of speech and expression”. However, Article 19(2) of the Constitution lays down provisions for imposing reasonable restrictions on the exercise of this right.
- The Cinematograph Act, 1952
- The Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983
- The Guidelines issued by the Government under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act.
- The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 r.w. The Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 (Programmes and Advertising Codes therein)
- The Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) , 2003 & Rules 2004.
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
- The Drug and Magic Remedies Act.
- The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) 2012, Etc.
