Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Against “Padmavati” Release: Manohar Lal Sharma vs. Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Ors. (28 November 2017)

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Can a court interfere with a film’s release before the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) makes a decision? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the film “Padmavati.” The Court dismissed the petition, emphasizing the importance of the CBFC’s role and the freedom of artistic expression. […]

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