New Delhi, February 10: The Netflix informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that the producers are ready to change the name of the film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’. Following this information from Netflix, the Delhi High Court said that there is no need to issue any order on this petition.
During the hearing, the lawyer representing Netflix stated that the producers are ready to change the name of the film. He added that the promotional material for the film has already been removed from all platforms. After this, the court disposed of the petition and said that there is no need to issue any order on this petition.
After this petition was filed in the Delhi High Court, the film’s producer Neeraj Pandey decided to remove all promotional material related to the film. Neeraj Pandey, through his ex-handle, had stated that he was currently removing the promotional material related to the film.
Neeraj Pandey stated that the film is a work of fiction and is solely for entertainment purposes. The film’s title has hurt the sentiments of some people, so he is currently removing promotional material related to the film from all platforms. The petitioner and his lawyer, Vineet Jindal, described Neeraj Pandey’s announcement as a major victory.
The petition was filed by Mahendra Chaturvedi through his lawyer, Vineet Jindal. Petitioner Mahendra Chaturvedi describes himself as an Acharya and a devotee of the study, teaching, and practice of Indian art, philosophy, and spirituality.
The petitioner stated that he was hurt by the association of Pandit with corruption and bribery. The petition stated that the film attempts to tarnish the dignity and image of the Brahmin community.
The petition stated that the OTT platform, Netflix India, has promoted the film and distributed promotional material promoting it. “Illegible and corrupt” is the portrayal of Pandit as corrupt and bribe-taking through this film. The petition stated that in Indian society and its traditions, the term “Pandat” has historically been associated with a scholar, moral, religious, and spiritual person, but the film denigrates a community. This is a gross violation of Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution.
The petition stated that everyone has the right to freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, but under Article 19(2) of the Constitution, freedom of expression is also limited to hate speech, defamation, or disturbing social harmony. The petition stated that the central government has failed to curb the misuse of freedom on OTT platforms. This failure has led to the promotion of sensational content for commercial gain.