Section 7F of The Cinematograph Act, 1952
1[7F. Bar of legal proceedings.-- No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against 2[the Central Government, the 3**** the Board], advisory panel or any officer or member of 4[the Central Government, the Tribunal, the Board or] advisory panel, as the case may be, in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.]
Summary
- The government and its film certification bodies are protected from lawsuits regarding their official duties.
- This legal protection applies only if the actions were done in good faith.
- It covers the Central Government, the Board of Film Certification, advisory panels, and their officers or members.
- The protection extends to any action done or intended to be done under the rules of the law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I sue the Board if they refuse to certify my film?
No, you cannot sue them as long as they made their decision in good faith.
2. What does in good faith mean here?
It means acting honestly and with good intentions while carrying out official duties.
3. Are individual employees protected, or just the government as a whole?
Both the organisations and their individual officers and members are protected.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7F of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what is the core requirement for an officer of the Board to be protected from legal proceedings?
Q2.Under Section 7F of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, which of the following entities is explicitly protected from being sued?
Q3.Under Section 7F of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what types of actions are shielded from legal proceedings?
Q4.Under Section 7F of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, if an individual member of the Board makes a good faith decision that angers a distributor, who can the distributor sue?