The Madhya Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952

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The Madhya Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952, establishes the legal framework for the exhibition of films within the state of Madhya Pradesh. Its primary purpose is to ensure that cinematograph exhibitions are conducted safely and lawfully. The Act mandates that no person may operate a cinema or exhibit films without obtaining a valid license from the designated authority, the Commissioner. It empowers the State Government to set safety standards and conditions for these licenses. For the ordinary citizen, this law ensures that public entertainment venues are regulated, safe, and accountable, with clear penalties for operators who violate licensing conditions or safety rules.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Cinematograph exhibition to be licensed
4. Licensing authority
7. Penalties
8. Power to revoke licence
9. Power to make rules
10. Power to exempt
11. Repeal

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