New Delhi: In a determined effort to curb the unauthorised distribution of leaked versions of newly released movies, the central government has announced stringent measures and regulations. This initiative aims to protect the film industry and its stakeholders from financial losses.
Under these new regulations, the central government has appointed officials to prevent the leakage of movie sequels before their official release. Furthermore, popular online platforms such as Telegram and YouTube have been instructed to swiftly remove any leaked videos of new films within 48 hours of being reported.
Apurva Chandra ,Secretary of, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, emphasised the government’s commitment to swiftly addressing piracy concerns (the unauthorized use or reproduction of other’s work). He stated that immediate action would be taken upon receiving complaints regarding leaked movie videos. Violations of these rules could lead to penalties, including imprisonment ranging from three months to three years and fines of up to rupees three lakh , as per the Cinematograph Amendment Act passed during the latest session of Parliament.
The film industry invests substantial efforts and resources in creating new cinematic experiences for the audience. Unfortunately, the film industry loses a whopping Rs 20,000 crore each year because people share fake movie copies online illegally.
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