Supreme court rejects plea to stop release of Padmavati

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Mon, Nov 20, 2017, 11:51 PM

Supreme court rejects plea to stop release of Padmavati

On Monday, the Supreme court rejected a plea to stop the release of Deepika Padukone starrer Padmavati, saying the Bollywood film is yet to get the censor board’s clearance.

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said the top court cannot stop a statutory body such as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) from carrying out its duty.

“Can the Supreme Court intervene to stop a movie? The CBFC has a statutory duty. Can this court injunct a statutory board from doing its duty?” the Chief Justice asked the petitioner, a lawyer.

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali film has been embroiled in controversy since its shooting began in January, with fringe outfits alleging it distorts history. The film, based on an epic poem, explores the relationship of a Rajput queen and Muslim ruler Alauddin Khilji. The movie was due to open on December 1 but its producers postponed the release.