Delhi HC Dismisses Petition Against Paresh Rawal’s “The Taj Story ..?
The delhi High court dismissed a petition filed against actor Paresh Rawal’s film, "The Taj Story".
The court emphadata-sized that it is not a “super censor board” and questioned the rationale behind filing the petition against Paresh Rawal.
Judges: Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela presided over the case.
Key Question: The court asked, “Are we a super censor board?”, highlighting that its role is limited.
The court directed the petitioner to first approach the central government with a revision petition against the censor board’s certificate before moving to the High Court.
The judges questioned why the petitioner made paresh rawal a party, asking, “Where does the actor have responsibility for the content of the film?”
The petitioner, advocate Shakeel Abbas, argued that the court had sufficient powers to intervene.
He claimed that the film misrepresents the taj mahal and its historical context, which could confuse the public or incite religious and communal tension.
The petitioner alleged that the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) failed to properly examine the trailer and content.
Chief Justice Upadhyay emphadata-sized the court’s limitations and reminded the petitioner to stay within the ambit of the law.
The court instructed the parties and lawyers involved.
The judges asked the petitioner to highlight specific violations of the rules, rather than general claims.
Following the court’s rebuke, the petitioner withdrew the petition.
This decision clears the way for the film’s release, scheduled for october 31st.
Paresh Rawal is featured in the film, portraying a lawyer.
Other parties named in the petition included the producer, director, central government, and CBFC.
The court emphadata-sized that it is not a “super censor board” and questioned the rationale behind filing the petition against Paresh Rawal.
Court’s Observations
Judges: Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela presided over the case.
Key Question: The court asked, “Are we a super censor board?”, highlighting that its role is limited.
The court directed the petitioner to first approach the central government with a revision petition against the censor board’s certificate before moving to the High Court.
The judges questioned why the petitioner made paresh rawal a party, asking, “Where does the actor have responsibility for the content of the film?”
Petitioner’s Argument
The petitioner, advocate Shakeel Abbas, argued that the court had sufficient powers to intervene.
He claimed that the film misrepresents the taj mahal and its historical context, which could confuse the public or incite religious and communal tension.
The petitioner alleged that the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) failed to properly examine the trailer and content.
Court’s Response
Chief Justice Upadhyay emphadata-sized the court’s limitations and reminded the petitioner to stay within the ambit of the law.
The court instructed the parties and lawyers involved.
The judges asked the petitioner to highlight specific violations of the rules, rather than general claims.
Outcome
Following the court’s rebuke, the petitioner withdrew the petition.
This decision clears the way for the film’s release, scheduled for october 31st.
Paresh Rawal is featured in the film, portraying a lawyer.
Other parties named in the petition included the producer, director, central government, and CBFC.