Why in news?
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Union government has introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha.
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It impose strict penalty to combat the menace of film piracy.
Highlights
Seeks to amend Cinematograph Act 1952:
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Bill seeks to tackle film piracy by including penal provisions for unauthorized duplication of films.
Aims to check piracy:
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Checks release of pirated versions of films on the internet that causes huge losses to the film industry and the exchequer.
punishable with imprisonment:
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Proposes film piracy offences punishable with imprisonment of up to three years and fines that may extend to ₹10 lakh or both.
Source
PRS India