Telangana HC bars under 16 children from watching movies in theatres after 11 pm
The judge was also worried about the effects of children's late-night screen use
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 Jan 2025 8:10 AM IST
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Hyderabad: Telangana High Court has barred children under 16 from watching movies in theaters or multiplexes before 11 am and after 11 pm.
This follows the consultation with all parties including child psychologists. The court recommended that the state government issue directives to all parties involved on regulating entry for children under 16 into theaters and multiplexes before 11 am and after 11 pm.
During the hearing on the petitions regarding the increase in the price of movie tickets and the permission for special shows, Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy's bench made these comments.
The court noted that letting kids go outside and watch movies at midnight or in the early hours of the morning may harm their physical and emotional well-being.
The judge was also worried about the effects of children's late-night screen use. The petitioner's attorney informed the judge that the children's health would suffer if they watched the movies during the odd hours. The court made this ruling after considering the petitioner's attorney's arguments.
The next hearing has been postponed to February 22.
