Pvr Limited vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of requiring theater owners, specifically PVR Limited, to obtain compulsory certificates from the Films Division under the Karnataka Cinemas Regulation Act, 1994 and the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1971. The Court held that the impugned orders mandating the exhibition of documentary films produced by the Films Division were quashed, as the films were not approved by the State Government as required under Section 12(1)(c) of the Act. The Court directed the Licensing Authorities to incorporate terms in licenses for screening films that comply with the Act and Rules, ensuring no objectionable conditions are imposed by the State Government.