The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, certifies films for public exhibition under the Cinematograph Act 1952, Cinematograph Certification Rules 2024 and related guidelines. The CBFC certified 71,963 films in the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25). Cuts or modifications are recommended only if the content violates statutory parameters concerning sovereignty and integrity of India, security, public order, decency, morality, defamation, contempt of court or incitement to offence. The Cinematograph Act provides for an appeal against the order of the Board before the High Court. The Government and Board remain committed to protecting creative freedom, while also discharging its obligations under the Cinematography Act. This information was submitted by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan in the Rajya Sabha in response to questions asked by Dr. John Brittas. Contact is Mahesh Kumar, Release ID: 2202949, Visitor Panel: 606. This release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam. It was published on 12 DEC 2025 3:49PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Cinematograph Act: Governs the certification and exhibition of films; provides for appeals against board decisions.
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): Statutory body responsible for certifying films for public exhibition.
Cinematograph Certification Rules 2024: Rules governing film certification, related to the Cinematograph Act.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The ministry under which the CBFC operates.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government Highlights Transparent and
Statutory Film Certification Process Under
Cinematograph Act
CBFC Certified Nearly 72,000 Films in Last Five Years While
Upholding Creative Freedom
प्रव तथ: 12 DEC 2025 3:49PM by PIB Delhi
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting, certifies films for public exhibition under the Cinematograph Act 1952, Cinematograph
Certification Rules 2024 and related guidelines.
Cuts or modifications are recommended only if the content violates statutory parameters concerning
sovereignty and integrity of India, security, public order, decency, morality, defamation, contempt of court
or incitement to offence.
Over the last five years (2020–21 to 2024–25), CBFC has certified 71,963 films.
The Cinematograph Act provides for an appeal against the order of the Board before the High Court. Such
cases are dealt with in accordance with the outcome of the judicial proceedings.
The Government and Board remain committed to protecting creative freedom, while also discharging its
obligations under the Cinematography Act.
This Information was submitted by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L.
Murugan in the Rajya Sabha today in response of questions asked by Dr. John Brittas.
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Mahesh Kumar
(रलीज़ आईडी: 2202949) आगंतुक पटल : 606
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