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Central Censor Board Mandates Statutory Warning for Drug Use Scenes in Films
The Central Censor Board has issued a strict directive requiring a statutory warning to be displayed on screen whenever a film depicts drug or substance use.
The Central Censor Board has introduced new guidelines for film certification, tightening regulations on content depicting drug or substance use.
Under the new rule, any film that shows scenes of drug consumption must display a statutory warning on the screen. The warning is to appear prominently, either at the beginning of the film or immediately before the relevant scene.
The board said the directive aims to protect viewers, particularly minors, from exposure to drug use without prior notice. Filmmakers who fail to comply with the warning requirement may face penalties or denial of certification.
The move reflects the board’s ongoing effort to enforce stricter content standards and ensure that audiences are adequately informed about potentially sensitive material.
Under the new rule, any film that shows scenes of drug consumption must display a statutory warning on the screen. The warning is to appear prominently, either at the beginning of the film or immediately before the relevant scene.
The board said the directive aims to protect viewers, particularly minors, from exposure to drug use without prior notice. Filmmakers who fail to comply with the warning requirement may face penalties or denial of certification.
The move reflects the board’s ongoing effort to enforce stricter content standards and ensure that audiences are adequately informed about potentially sensitive material.