Public Exhibition

".........exhibiting movies by playing prerecorded cassettes in VCRs in their restaurants comes within the ban contained in Section 3 of the Act. Section 3 as already seen prohibits the exhibition by means of a cinematograph elsewhere than in a place licensed under the Act. A “place” is defined by Section 2(b) to include a house, building, etc."

"..........viewing of video cassettes or video films by a domestic audience in a private residence does not amount to “public exhibition”, and, by necessary implication, does not require certification by the Board."

"Dictionary meaning of the word “exhibit”, used as a verb, is to “publicly display”. In the context of the Cinematograph Act, to “exhibit” a film is to display it publicly such that it can be viewed simultaneously by large sections of the public, normally by inviting them to a particular venue where the film will be screened, for a fee."

"Under Section 21 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. “exhibit” is defined as “exhibit at any entertainment, to which the public are admitted through sale of tickets”