The Madras High Court stated that online movie reviews cannot be banned, as doing so would curb the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of digital voices in a democratic society.
The Madras High Court denied a petition from the Tamil Film Active Producers Association to ban film reviews for three days post-release, emphasizing reviewers’ rights to express opinions. The court acknowledged concerns about defamatory reviews but upheld freedom of expression, issuing notices to relevant authorities, with further proceedings scheduled in four weeks.
