Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
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For Prelims
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), informally known as the Censor Board, is a statutory body under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
- CBFC is responsible for regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952 by certifying movies.
- According to the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983, CBFC is mandated to promote recreation, education, good and healthy entertainment to public.
- Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they are certified by the CBFC.
- The CBFC board is headed by a chairperson and 12-45 non-official members appointed central government.
- The appointed members are eminent persons from social science, education, law, arts or films background.
- Its headquarters is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Types of Certification
Films are certified under 4 categories.
- “U” (unrestricted public exhibition)
- “A” (restricted to adult audiences]
- “U/A” (unrestricted public exhibition subject to parental guidance for children below the age of twelve) and
- “S” (restricted to specialized audiences such as doctors or scientists).
The reasons for rejecting certification
The Section 5B in the Cinematograph Act, 1952, empowers the CBFC to refuse the certification of a film on the grounds of;
- the sovereignty and integrity of India,
- the security of the State,
- friendly relations with foreign States,
- public order,
- decency or involves defamation or contempt of court or
- is likely to incite the commission of any offense.
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