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Telangana High Court
Telangana High Court on Monday directed the state government and cinemas not to permit children below 16 years of age to enter the cinemas before 11 am and after 11 pm.
The decision came after a hearing of a petition related to the surge in movie ticket prices and permits for special shows. Justice Vijaysen Reddy remarked that allowing children to watch movies early in the morning or late at night could affect their physical and emotional health.
He also cited the Pushpa 2 stampede incident to back his order. The judge observed that “as per Licence Condition 12(43) in Form B Licence for Cinematograph Exhibition under the AP Cinema (Regulations) Rules, 1970, the licensee (theatre management) shall not allow any performance or exhibit any film using a cinematograph before 8:40 am or after 1:30 am. Children should not be permitted to watch movies during early hours and also during late nights.”
The Court considered these concerns before giving the decision. The next hearing of the case has been postponed till February 22. Justice Reddy further expressed concern about the impact of excessive late-night screen use on children. The court gave this decision after hearing the arguments of the petitioner's lawyer.
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