Madras High Court Dismisses Plea to Ban “Dhurandhar 2” Screening in Tamil Nadu Till Assembly Elections End
Introduction Recently the Madras High Court denied a ban on the release of the film, Dhurandhar 2 in Tamil Nadu…
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Dhurandhar 2: Why Abuses Get Muted in India But Flow Freely Abroad – An Analysis on Freedom of Speech
Introduction The release of Dhurandhar 2 has once again brought about the issue of liberty of speech and censorship in…
Delhi High Court Stays Release of ‘Udaipur Files’, Directs Petitioners to Follow Statutory Route
The Delhi High Court put on hold the release of ‘Udaipur Files’ on July 10, 2025, on charges of procedural non-compliance. Petitioners Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind and journalist Prashant Tandon objected to the CBFC certification of the film for promoting communal disharmony. The Court instructed them to approach the Centre under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The release of the film is stuck until the government makes a decision within a week after hearing both parties. The decision highlights statutory remedy and a judicious balance between free speech and public order.
Kerala High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom in ‘Janaki’ Film Censorship Dispute
The Kerala High Court instructed the CBFC to issue a censor certificate for the Malayalam movie JSK: Janaki v/s State of Kerala, denying excessive censorship for alleged religious insensitivity. The court ruled that minor alterations were adequate and stressed that artistic freedom under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(g) should not be stifled by subjective criteria. The decision is an important precedent balancing creative expression with communal sensibility within constitutional limits.