UNION OF INDIA vs K.M. SHANKARAPPA

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 3(1), 4(1), 5D, and 7(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, while striking down portions of Section 6(1) as unconstitutional. The Court emphasized the need for an independent Tribunal for appeals rather than the Central Government, aligning with its previous judgment in K. A. Abbas v. Union of India. The ruling mandates that the Tribunal, consisting of qualified experts, should handle matters concerning the impact of films on the public, thereby enhancing the integrity of the review process.