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VINOD S. BHARDWAJ
Ranjit Singh Poohla – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. concerns about film's portrayal of sikh beliefs. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. petitioner's legal arguments on portrayal effects. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. arguments regarding film’s fictional basis and certification. (Para 15 , 18) |
| 4. court's dismissal of petition citing lack of evidence. (Para 24 , 25 , 36) |
| 5. petition lacks standing; certification upheld. (Para 28 , 32) |
JUDGMENT
Vinod S. Bhardwaj, J. (Oral) - The instant writ petition invokes jurisdiction of this Court for cancellation of the Certificate granted by Central Board of Film Certification granted to the Punjabi Movie titled 'Masand' stated release on 10th of November 2022 on the ground that the same is likely to promote against the values, religious symbols and sentiments of Sikh religion and promote community hatred as the trailer of the movie shows the character of villain to draw similarity with life of a deceased Jathedar Ajit Singh Poohla (Head of Nihang Sect, Tarna Dal), who was murdered by some radical elements and glorifies the murderers to have done the right thing.
2. The averments as contained in the petition shows that the petitioner, who is present Jathedar/Head of Nihang Singh Jathebandi Group namely
The importance of exhausting statutory remedies and the powers of the Central Government under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 to suspend the exhibition of any film.
Artistic expression in film must be balanced with state interests in censorship, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines without undermining fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a)....
The judgment emphasizes the creative freedom of filmmakers in addressing social issues and the responsibility to depict the overall message of the film in determining its permissibility. It also high....
Point of Law : Once film is granted certificate by competent statutory authority, i.e. Board, producer or distributor of the film has every right to exhibit film in a hall unless, of course, said cer....
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