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6/14/2016: FRONT PAGE: HC cuts censor board to size, clears ‘Udta’ with single snip

Mumbai: In a landmark order, the Bombay high court on Monday cleared the release of the Hindi movie ‘Udta Punjab’ with a solitary cut and a modified disclaimer. The board should consider the film in its entirety. It can’t pick out isolated scenes,… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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6/11/2016: FRONT PAGE: Your job is to certify, not censor films: HC to CBFC

Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Friday reminded the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that it was empowered to primarily certify films, even as the producers of ‘Udta Punjab’ agreed to cut a scene and add a disclaimer. “Do you find the word… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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6/8/2016: FRONT PAGE: ‘Udta Punjab’ co-producer lets fly at ‘dictatorial’ censor chief

New Delhi: Udta Punjab, a dark drama on the drug menace among the young and the desperate in the northern state, rode into the centre of a raging debate on censorship with distinct political overtones after reportedly being subjected to 89 cuts,… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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1/20/2015: FRONT PAGE: Censor board packed with BJP supporters

New Delhi: After accusing UPA of politicizing the censor board, the NDA government has now packed the panel with those having links with BJP and RSS, reports Himanshi Dhawan. The I&B ministry on Monday announced the appointment of Bollywood producer… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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8/19/2014: FRONT PAGE: Censor board chief held in cash-for-clearance scam

Mumbai: Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) CEO Rakesh Kumar was arrested by the CBI on Monday, for allegedly accepting bribes amounting to lakhs for speedy clearance certificates for big budget movies and a minimum of Rs 10,000 for promotional… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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