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Indian Cinema — Landmark Events
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Landmark Events
S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram
1989This landmark Supreme Court judgment established the principle that cinema is a form of expression and speech protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The court held…
Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon
1996The Supreme Court in this case clarified the scope and limitations of film certification under the Cinematograph Act. The judgment established guidelines for the Central Board of…