Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stressed that this is “particularly true for public figures occupying high constitutional office”, saying that they must not target any community on the basis of religion, language, caste or region.

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Taking on record an affidavit filed by director Neeraj Pandey, a bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a public interest litigation objecting to the film’s title for allegedly defaming the Brahmin community.

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‘Why denigrate a section of society…’: SC raps Netflix film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ New Delhi, Feb 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the makers of the upcoming Netflix film "Ghooskhor Pandat" over its allegedly derogatory title, observing that freedom of speech and expression cannot be used as a licence to denigrate a section of society. A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the Centre, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and filmmaker Neeraj Pandey on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a stay on the release of the film, and posted the matter for further hearing on February 19.

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Makers To Change Name; 'Ghooskhor Pandat' Can Be Released, Says Court - IndiaWest News Makers To Change Name; 'Ghooskhor Pandat' Can Be Released, Says Court.

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Delhi HC disposes plea against ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ after Netflix drops controversial title (Lead) New Delhi, Feb 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday disposed of a plea seeking a stay on the release and streaming of the upcoming Netflix film "Ghooskhor Pandat", following the platform’s submission that it would change the film’s title and had already removed all promotional content from social media. A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav took on record the submissions made on behalf of Netflix that the impugned title would no longer be used and all promotional content bearing the earlier name had already been taken down.

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‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ row: Netflix to revise title, Delhi High Court rejects petition to halt release Mumbai, Feb 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major relief for actor Manoj Bajpayee and the makers of his forthcoming Netflix drama "Ghooskhor Pandat", the Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition seeking a ban on the release and streaming of the film. The decision comes after Netflix informed the Delhi High Court that it is going to change the name of the movie.

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UP BJP chief welcomes Centre’s take-down order against ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ promos New Delhi, Feb 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary, on Sunday, thanked the Union government for taking prompt action and restricting promotional content of the controversial film "Ghooskhor Pandat" whose title had hurt the Brahmin community. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is proposed to feature actor Manoj Bajpayee in the lead. In a message on social media, Chaudhary said, "The title of the film 'Corrupt Pandit' was hurtful to the prestige, honour, and collective sentiments of the Brahmin community.

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‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ row: FWICE writes to OTT platforms, asks producer to withdraw the title of Manoj Bajpayee-starrer film Mumbai, Feb 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) has registered a strong objection to the title of the upcoming streaming film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’. On Friday, the body, representing 36 affiliated associations and members comprising workers, technicians, and artists of the media and entertainment industry, wrote to different OTT platforms to address the issue. They wrote, “FWICE and all its affiliated associations strongly object to the use of this title, as it appears to single out and target a particular community and its traditional means of livelihood in a derogatory and offensive manner.

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Saints and seers slam Netflix film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, seek ban, apology from filmmakers Ayodhya, Feb 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prominent religious saints and seers across the country have expressed strong resentment over Netflix's film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. Several leading religious figures have sharply criticised the film, calling it harmful to society, adding that such a film title and content promoted hatred and could damage social harmony. Mahant Sitaram Das Maharaj of Saket Bhawan Temple in Ayodhya, expressed his anger over the film, saying, "Deliberately targeting a particular community and attaching an objectionable word to its name is extremely unfortunate and condemnable.

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#GhooskhorPandat | The film, directed by Neeraj Panday and starring Manoj Bajpayee, is facing backlash for its title that some claimed vilified the Brahmin community.

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Manoj Bajpayee says Ghooskhor Pandat is ‘not about any community’ amid title controversy Mumbai, Feb 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) After filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, actor Manoj Bajpayee has also reacted to the ongoing controversy regarding the name of their forthcoming Netflix drama, "Ghooskhor Pandat". In a statement shared on his official Instagram Stories, Bajpayee assured that he takes the emotions of the people hurt by the title of his next very seriously; however, he added that through his character, he only wished to depict the journey of a flawed person, and it should not be taken as a remark on any community in particular.

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