|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 7B Cinematograph Act | Regional Officer Cannot Refuse Film Certification Without Valid Delegation : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana HC held that a CBFC Regional Officer lacks power to refuse film certification absent valid Section 7B delegation. It set aside the refusal and directed the Chairperson to reconsider the application for 'Chardikala' with a hearing within statutory timelines.