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Cabinet approves Amendments to the Cinematography Act of 1952; Bollywood welcomes move as it will help curb piracy

The proposed Bill will tackle film piracy by including the penal provisions for unauthorised camcording and duplication of films

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently announced that appropriate steps would be taken to tackle the menace of camcording and film piracy. PM Modi was speaking at the inaugural function of the National Museum of Indian Cinema at Mumbai on January 19, 2019, when he gave the film industry this assurance. Post this, the Union Cabinet has now approved the proposal of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for introducing the Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2019 to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The objective of the proposed Bill is to tackle film piracy by including the penal provisions for unauthorised camcording and duplication of films.

The new section reads as follows, the following section shall be inserted after Section 6A of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. 6AA. “Notwithstanding any law for the time being in force, no person shall without the written authorisation of the author be permitted to use any audio visual recording device to knowingly make or transmit or attempt to make or transmit or abet the making or transmission of a copy of a film or a part thereof.” It further adds the punishments for the one who does that. It states, “If any person contravenes the provisions of section 6AA, he shall be punishable with an imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to 10 lakh rupees or with both.”

The film industry had been demanding these amendments since a very long time and this announcement comes as a great relief. It is expected that while curbing piracy,  these amendments will increase industry revenues and boost job opportunities. It will also help in stopping the piracy and circulation of infringing content online.

Considering the evolution of the entertainment medium, be it television or films, these amendments were necessary and the need of the hour. This move is likely to keep a check on the culprits behind piracy. Many industry bodies have accepted the amendments nationally and internationally as well.

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