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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N. Anand Venkatesh, J
Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petition seeks limitation on film reviews by digital platforms. (Para 1) |
| 2. court recognizes freedom of expression includes all film reviews. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. the writ petition is ultimately dismissed. (Para 7) |
ORDER
The writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus directing respondents 1 to 3 to ensure that digital media platforms, including persons running YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc., do not review any new films for a period of 3 days from the date of release of the said film in theaters, and consequently, to direct respondents 1 to 3 to frame guidelines for reviewing films by online film critics through social media platforms, including persons running YouTube channels, Facebook, and Instagram.
2. Heard Mr.Vijayan Subramanian, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.G.Balasubramanian, Mr.P.Arun Kumar, Mr.K.G.Mahalakshmi, learned counsel for the 5th respondent, Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) for the 4th respondent, Mr.R.Rajesh Vivekanandan, learned Deputy Solicitor General for the 1st and 2nd respondent, Mr.V.Jeevagiridharan, learned Additional Government Pleader for the 3rd respondent.
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