India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Year
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
Total films certified
2031
2777
2837
2687
2248
Challenged before RC
25
46
49
38
55
Challenged before HC
2
4
1
4
10
till date
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) functions in accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. Under Rule 37 of the said Rules, the prescribed time limit for certification of films is 48 working days. With the implementation of the Online Certification System, the present average time taken for certification is 18 working days for feature films and 3 working days for short films.
The year-wise details of films certified for t...