| Laws/Act | Year |
| Censorship of Press Act | 1799 |
| Licensing Regulations Act | 1823 |
| Press Act or Metcalfe | 1835 |
| Licensing Act | 1857 |
| Societies Registration Act | 1860 |
| Press and Registration of Books Act | 1867 |
| Indian Telegraph Act | 1885 |
| Official Secrets Act | 1923 |
| Cinematography Act | 1952 |
| Copyright Act | 1957 |
| Contempt of Court Act | 1971 |
| Prevention of Publication of the objectionable Matter Act | 1976 |
| Parliamentary Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act | 1956 (Repeal); 1977 |
| Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition Act) | 1986 |
| The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act | 1995 |
| Prasar Bharti Act | 1997 |
| Telecom Regulating Authority of India (TRAI) | 1997 |
| Information and Technology Act | 2000 |
| Right to Information Act | 2005 |
Understanding Cue Sheets in Film and Television Production
April 30, 2026
