A bill was presented by the government in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday to amend the Cinematograph Act and impose a strict penalty to combat the menace of film piracy.
It seeks to amend provisions of Cinematograph Act, 1952. This is proposed to tackle film piracy by including penal provisions for unauthorized camcording and films duplication.
The person can be punished with imprisonment of up to three years and fines that may extend to ₹10 lakh or both.
A bill was presented by the government in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday to amend the Cinematograph Act and impose a strict penalty to combat the menace of film piracy. Information and Broadcasting Minister, Rajyavardhan Rathore introduced the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Upper House.
It seeks to amend provisions of Cinematograph Act, 1952. This is proposed to tackle film piracy by including penal provisions for unauthorized camcording and films duplication. To check the piracy rate, particularly on the internet, the bill aims to make film piracy offenses punishable.
The person can be punished with imprisonment of up to three years and fines that may extend to ₹10 lakh or both. The proposed amendment clearly states that any person, who without the written authorization of the copyright owner, uses any recording device to make a film, or attempts to do so will be liable for such a punishment. The Cabinet had approved the I&B ministry’s proposal for introducing the bill.