What is the Cinematograph Amendment Act 2023?

Films have always been a great source of entertainment for the masses. Films and people involved in making such films have always suffered due to the overwhelming presence of “piracy”.

“6AA. No person shall use any audio-visual recording device in a place licensed to exhibit films with the intention of making or transmitting or attempting to make or transmit or abetting the making or transmission of an infringing copy of such film or part thereof.”

So What is Cinematograph Amendment Act 2023

Piracy and its impact on the film industry

1. It is important to realize that piracy reduces jobs, exports and overall competitiveness in addition to standards of living for a nation and its citizens.

Piracy and its impact on the film industry

2. Online piracy harms the artists and creators, both the struggling as well as the rich and famous. Consequently, online piracy has had a very real and tangible impact on the film industry and rights of the owners

Piracy and its impact on the film industry

3. Consequently, online piracy has had a very real and tangible impact on the film industry and rights of the owners.

Ways to tackle Piracy

Court noted the importance of website blocking by stating -

“Website blocking has emerged as one of the most successful, cost effective and proportionate means to address this issue."

This is one of the primary bills which attacks piracy of films. While there are further measures which could be taken as iterated , this Bill is a welcome move for producers, investors and stakeholders involved in the process of film making in India.

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