O R D E R

The writ petitioner herein is aggrieved by the upcoming film titled “Ghooskhor Pandat”, which according to them equates “Pandat” (a caste within the Hindu society) with “Ghooskhor” (bribe-taker). This, according to the petitioner, creates offensive stereotyping against an identifiable community and violates their right to dignity under Article 21. Therefore, he seeks restraining of the release, screening, or broadcasting of the said film.

2. On 12.02.2026, we had issued notice to the respondents in the Writ Petition. We had also recorded the submission of the learned counsel for the respondents that steps are being taken to change the title of the movie.

3. Learned senior counsel Sri Kaul appearing for respondent No.3/Director-Producer drew our attention to the affidavit that has since been filed by respondent No.3. He pointed out that paragraph 5 of the said affidavit is in the nature of an undertaking and that having regard to the unequivocal withdrawal of the title of the film and a decision taken to change to a new title in terms of the said affidavit, the cause no longer survives. He, therefore, submitted that the affidavit may be taken on record and into consideration,