CBFC introduces new film certification rules after 35 years, tightens violence and sexual content norms

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has revised India’s film certification guidelines, replacing the 1991 framework after 35 years.
Films should not glorify or justify violence, crime, drug use, smoking or excessive cruelty under the new rules.
Sexual violence should be minimised and, when essential to the story, shown without graphic detail; degrading portrayals of women are also restricted.
The revised guidelines also cover children, vulnerable groups, religion, national security and courts, while asking the Board to balance restrictions with creative freedom.

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