The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday (June 19th) said it would watch the film “Maharaj” and then decide the plea seeking a stay on the film’s release on the Over The Top (OTT) platform Netflix.
The Gujarat High Court has temporarily banned the release of the movie ‘Maharaj’ by Yash Raj Films and Netflix, following a petition from the Vaishnavite Pustimargi sect. The petitioners objected to alleged scandalous and defamatory content, fearing incitement of hatred and violence. The court has issued notices to the filmmakers, setting the next hearing for June 18.
The CBI filed a plea to halt the release of a documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. Following the Bombay High Court’s instruction, Netflix agreed to an advanced screening for CBI and postponed the release until the next hearing on February 29. The series features interviews with the accused and witnesses.
The CBI has requested a Mumbai court to stop the broadcast of a documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the prime suspect in the Sheena Bora murder case. The docu-series, “The Indrani Mukerjea Story: The Buried Truth,” scheduled to premiere on Netflix, explores the case and has prompted the CBI’s request for a halt until the trial concludes.
The Delhi High Court has summoned Mehul Choksi, linked to Gitanjali Gems, to appear in person for the ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’ case against the Netflix series. Choksi’s plea to pre-screen the series was denied, citing jurisdiction. The court warned of potential consequences should he lose his appeal, given his non-Indian citizenship and pending cases.