Import of cinematograph films allowed without licence, subject to exhibition certification and prohibition on pirated imports. Importation of cinematograph films and other film formats is permitted without licence but importers must comply with applicable Indian distribution and exhibition laws, including obtaining the certificate of public exhibition under the Cinematograph Act, 1952; unauthorized or pirated films are prohibited; foreign reprints of Indian films require prior written permission from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, which may waive or relax requirements in the public interest.
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Import of cinematograph films allowed without licence, subject to exhibition certification and prohibition on pirated imports.
Importation of cinematograph films and other film formats is permitted without licence but importers must comply with applicable Indian distribution and exhibition laws, including obtaining the certificate of public exhibition under the Cinematograph Act, 1952; unauthorized or pirated films are prohibited; foreign reprints of Indian films require prior written permission from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, which may waive or relax requirements in the public interest.
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