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CENSORSHIP IN
INDIA
WHAT IS CENSORSHIP
Censorship is the suppression of speech, public communication or
other information which may be considered objectionable,
harmful, sensitive and politically incorrect or inconvenient as
determined by the Government, media outlets, authorities or
other groups or institutions.
Film Censorship is the process of previewing a film and it
includes a decision either not to allow it for public viewing or to
allow it for public viewing with certain modification.
The Supreme Court has held that film censorship becomes
necessary because it motivates thought and action and assures a
high degree of attention or retention as compared to the printed
words
FILM CENSORSHIP IN INDIA
The present censorship of films is
governed by the Cinematograph Act 1952,
the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules
promulgated in 1983 and the guidelines
issued from time to time, the latest having
been issued on December 1991.
The Board consist of a Chairperson and not less than twelve and
not more than twenty five other members appointed by the
Central Government.
At the same time the Board of Film Certification shall also ensure
that:
• Is judged in the entirety from the point of view of its over all
impact.
Most of the time movies are not judged on the matter of contents
but on the political influences or the factors which would be
affecting the ruling party at the Centre.