Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi weighed in on the controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra, criticizing the Maharashtra government’s crackdown on satire. Taking to his social media platform ‘X’, Singhvi remarked, “Maharashtra politics now has a new crime—comedy!” He condemned the vandalism, threats, and calls for an apology, highlighting how satire seems to offend more than scams. His statement has reignited the debate on freedom of speech and the growing intolerance towards political humor in India.
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A petition to ban Netflix’s “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” series was withdrawn from the Delhi High Court after Netflix added a disclaimer. The petitioner raised concerns about the portrayal of the hijackers and sought a ban, claiming it misrepresented historical events and offended Hindu sentiments. Netflix has committed to updating the disclaimer with the real names of the hijackers.
Today, On 18th June,The Bombay High Court ruled that the film ‘Hamare Baarah’ does not depict objectionable content against Muslims and promotes women’s empowerment. The court acknowledged concerns and directed the removal of controversial scenes. It also addressed the need for sensitivity towards religious sentiments and highlighted the film’s focus on critical thinking and domestic violence.
Today, On 13th June, The Bombay High Court ordered a stay on the release of the film ‘Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar’ following Karan Johar’s plea. The unauthorized use of Johar’s name in the title and promotional materials violates his personality rights. The filmmakers are temporarily prohibited from releasing the film until the unauthorized use of Johar’s name is removed.