
Stronger Film Piracy Laws: Jail Time and Heavy Fines Await Offenders
Published on: July 27, 2025, 5:17 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The government has amended the Cinematograph Act to impose stricter penalties on digital piracy, including jail terms and fines up to five percent of the production costs. These changes aim to deter illegal recording and distribution of films, addressing a significant financial loss in the Indian entertainment sector.