The
Central Board of Film Certification (often referred to as the
Censor Board) is a statutory
censorship and classification body under the
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,
Government of India. It is tasked with "regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952". It assigns certifications to films, television shows, television ads, and publications for exhibition, sale or hire in India. Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they are certified by the Board, including films shown on television.