The case of Manoj Bajpayee’s film ‘Ghuskhor Pandat’ has now reached the Supreme Court. Now the Supreme Court has asked the people who made this film to change its name. The Supreme Court has slammed the film makers and said that when they file their reply, they should also tell what they will change the name to. The court has also advised that no society should be defamed. Now the next hearing in this case has been kept on February 19.
Earlier, a PIL was filed in the Supreme Court demanding that the release and screening of ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ be banned. Allegations were made that the film promotes stereotypes based on caste and religion and insults as well as hurts the religious sentiments of the Brahmin community. After hearing the matter, the court has directed the filmmakers to file their reply in an affidavit and also tell what will be the new name of the film?
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What happened during the hearing?
This PIL was heard by a bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna. The Supreme Court reprimanded the filmmakers and advised that no section of the society can be defamed through the name of the film or any objectionable content.
Justice Nagarathna verbally said, ‘Why are you defaming someone? This is against morality and public order. It is one thing to be vocal but it is not right to create more unrest when there is already unrest in the country. We think that filmmakers, journalists etc. are all aware of Article 19 (1) which grants freedom of expression. You tell us what will you keep as your new name after changing your name?
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He further said, ‘No section of the society should be defamed. The makers of our Constitution were familiar with all aspects of caste and religion, that is why they came up with the concept of brotherhood. If you use your freedom to insult any section of the society, we will not allow it.
What is the matter?
Actually, objection was lodged regarding the name of the film and people of Brahmin community opposed it. Now Netflix says that it is ready to change the name of this film. In the High Court itself, Netflix had said about changing the name.
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