The Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 passed in the Lok Sabha

The case highlighted the actions of certain operators of Facebook pages and online platforms accused of sharing doctored videos of Dr. Shetty, falsely attributing unverified health advice and product endorsements to him.

After the successful passage of The Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 in the Rajya Sabha, the bill also got passed in the Lok Sabha.

Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023: What you need to know

The bill prohibits carrying out or abetting the unauthorised recording and unauthorised exhibition of films. Certain exemptions under the Copyright Act, 1957 will also apply to these offences. The 1957 Act allows limited use of copyrighted content without owner’s authorisation in specified cases such as private or personal use, reporting of current affairs, or review or critique of that work. (Representational image from Unsplash)

The Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, is focused on fighting piracy. However, it also includes other changes.

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023

Minister for Information and Broadcasting carrying forward the vision of the PM, also recognised the Indian Cinema being a significant contributor to India's soft power, promoting Indian culture, society, and values globally.

After the pandemic and the reopening of theaters, there has been a concerning 62 percent surge in online film piracy.

DPIIT directs Copyright Societies to comply with Copyright Act 1957 to avoid legal action

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DPIIT has received numerous complaints from the public and stakeholders about Copyright Societies collecting royalties for music and sound recordings at marriage functions.

MIB urges private satellite TV Channels to fulfill public service broadcasting duties

The four-week rolling average was initially implemented upon the resumption of news genre ratings after a 17-month hiatus prompted by the alleged TRP scam (Representative Image: Jesus Loves Austin Via Unsplash)

The advisory, originally issued on 30.01.2023, aimed to guide broadcasters on content, accounting, reporting, and identification of PSB Obligations.