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THE HIMACHAL PRADESH DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES ACT

The Himachal Pradesh Dramatic Performances Act, 1964

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This law regulates public dramatic performances in the state of Himachal Pradesh to maintain public order and morality. It applies to any play, pantomime, or drama staged in a public place. The government can ban performances that incite violence, sabotage, religious offense, or are indecent. However, the organizer must be given a chance to explain why the performance should not be stopped before a ban is issued. The goal is to prevent content that threatens national security, public safety, or religious harmony while allowing lawful criticism of the government.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. For Statement of Objects and reasons see the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh (Extra-
  3. 2. The Act extended to the areas added to Himachal Pradesh under section 5 of the
  4. 3. Powers to prohibit objectionable performances
  5. 4. Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily.- (1)
  6. 5. Service of order of prohibition
  7. 6. Penalty for disobeying order
  8. 7. Penalty for disobeying prohibition
  9. 8. Power to call for information
  10. 9. Power to and for copy or purport of drama, etc.- (1) If the State
  11. 10. Appeal to the Court of the Judicial Commissioner
  12. 11. Saving of prosecutions under other laws
  13. 12. Protection for acts done in good faith
  14. 13. Power to make rules
  15. 14. Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh.
  16. 15. Saving

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