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Ghooskhor Pandat: SC accepts filmmaker's withdrawal of movie title, says 'sensibilities are fragile'
- The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the undertaking from producer-director Neeraj Pandey to relinquish the title Ghooskhor Pandat, after it ordered a new title before permitting the film's release.
- A public interest litigation filed by Atul Mishra alleged Ghooskhor Pandat's title and storyline were offensive and derogatory, associating corruption with the Brahmin community.
- Justice B.V. Nagarathna asked why a section should be denigrated and warned that freedom of expression does not license denigration, noting viewers cannot be over-sensitive though sensibilities are fragile.
- The court directed Pandey to file an affidavit that the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' doesn't denigrate any section of society, delaying its release plans, and issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the CBFC.
- The Supreme Court of India leaned toward bringing a quietus to the controversy rather than escalating the dispute, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta saying it was 'settled' and Justice Bhuyan warning petitions might open a Pandora's box.
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Supreme Court disposed of a petition challenging the title of the upcoming film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after the filmmakers informed the court of their decision to drop the controversial name. The legal challenge, which alleged that the title was derogatory toward a specific community, was rendered infructuous following the voluntary change by the production team. 🎥 ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ Row: Supreme Court Disposes of Plea Against Film After Filmmaker…
SC closes case against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmakers drop controversial title
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea challenging the upcoming film earlier titled ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the top court that the controversial title and all related promotional material had been withdrawn. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan took on record an affidavit filed by Pandey undertaking that the controversial title would no longer be used “in any manner whatsoeve…
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NewsDrumSC disposes of plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey says title withdrawn
New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea against the upcoming Netflix crime thriller ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed it that he has withdrawn the title of the movie along with all publicity material. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of the […]
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey withdraws title of ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, SC disposes of plea - The Tribune
The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea against the upcoming movie ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the court that he had withdrawn the title along with all publicity material.
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