The proposed Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, by the Information And Broadcasting Ministry led by Anurag Thakur (of “Desh Ke Gadaaron ko…” fame) is yet another nail in the coffin of freedom of speech and expression in India. The amendment proposes to penalise film piracy with a fine and jail term, introduce age-based certification, and allow the government to order recertification of already...
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