Don’t comment on Padmavati: SC

Don’t comment on Padmavati: SC

Context

Padmavati controversy

What has happened?

A Supreme Court Bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, dismissed a fresh petition seeking an order to restrain the producers of movie Padmavati from releasing it abroad

Petitioner’s position

• Petitioner, argued that Grave damage would be done to social harmony if the movie is allowed to be released outside India
• Petitioner further sought a direction to the CBI to register a case against film director Sanjay LeelaBhansali and others for various ‘offences’, including defamation and violation of the Cinematography Act

Court’s position

Supreme Court took strong exception to the statements made by persons holding high offices against Padmavati, saying the remarks were tantamount to pre-judging the movie, which is yet to be certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)