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Telangana HC sets restricted cinema timings for minors

Telangana HC sets restricted cinema timings for minors
Telangana HC sets restricted cinema timings for minors

Telangana HC sets restricted cinema timings for minors 

The Telangana High Court has issued new guidelines regarding the entry of children into theaters. According to the court, children under 16 years of age are not allowed in theaters before 11 a.m. and after 11 p.m. These restrictions will remain in place until the government makes a final decision after consulting all stakeholders.

The court examined four petitions related to increased movie ticket prices and additional shows. Justice B. Vijayasen Reddy reviewed these cases. The petitioners opposed benefit shows, arguing that they were previously permitted. However, the court issued a new order on January 11, disallowing benefit shows in the future. It stressed the importance of public safety and health in making such decisions.

Cinematography regulations state that minors should not attend shows before 8:40 a.m. or after 1:30 a.m. Violating these timings can negatively impact their physical and mental health. The court noted that many multiplexes continue shows late into the night without proper restrictions for minors.

The court referred to a tragic incident during the screening of “Pushpa-2.” A stampede occurred, resulting in the death of a woman and severe injuries to a boy. Highlighting this incident, the court directed the government to implement measures to avoid similar accidents in the future.

The High Court ruled that allowing children into theaters after 11 p.m. is inappropriate. It ordered the government to discuss this issue with concerned parties. Until then, theaters must strictly prohibit children under 16 during restricted hours.

Notices were sent to officials from the Home Department and the Telangana Film and Television Development Corporation. The next hearing for this matter has been scheduled for February 22.

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