SC rejects plea to ban Padmavati AGAIN; rebukes netas for comments

November 28, 2017 12:25

The Supreme Court today turned down a request to ban Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmavati and said, "Those holding public offices should not comment on such issues."

The top court's observation came as a rebuke to chief ministers and others who have spoken out against the film.

The judges reiterated that it is the prerogative of the national censor board to review the film and make a decision on whether it is suitable for screening.

"When the matter is pending the consideration of the CBFC (Censor Board of Film Certification), how can persons holding public offices comment on whether CBFC should issue certificate or not? That will prejudice the decision of the CBFC," the judges said.

The SC said that these kind of statements are violative of the principle of Rule of Law.

Padmavati has been opposed by several top politicians who say that the film cannot be allowed to "distort history" and offend the sentiments of Hindu groups.

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