A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court claiming that the film title “Ghooskhor Pandat” is casteist, offensive, and promotes religious stereotyping. The petitioner has sought an immediate restraint on the film’s release, alleging threats to communal harmony and constitutional values.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has informed the Delhi High Court that the plea filed by Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the Delhi riots case, to postpone the release of the movie 2020 Delhi is premature. The censor board has not yet granted a certificate for the film’s exhibition.
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on petitions seeking to stop the release of the film 2020 Delhi, which is reportedly based on the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. The petitions were filed by student activist Sharjeel Imam and others. Justice Sachin Datta, who heard the matter, stated that he would examine the petitions and give an appropriate ruling.