CBFC Faces Criticism Over Film Certification Delays and Removal of Cut Lists
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India has faced criticism for its opaque practices, including delays in film certification and removal of public access to cut lists from its website. Films with political or socially sensitive themes, such as Satluj and Monkey Man, have experienced censorship or indefinite delays. Courts and filmmakers have raised concerns about political pressure influencing the CBFC, while legally mandated transparency measures have weakened, limiting public insight into film edits and certification decisions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (25/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (18–32/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 29 Jul, 05:32 am. Other outlets followed.
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