Madras High Court Allows Screening of 'Dhurandhar 2' Despite Election Code Concerns
Madras HC rejects plea to stop screening Dhurandhar 2 in TN due to poll code
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The Madras High Court has dismissed pleas to stop the screening of 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' in Tamil Nadu, ruling that no law prohibits film releases during the Model Code of Conduct period ahead of the Assembly elections. The court emphasized that the film's certification by the Central Board of Film Certification was not challenged.
- 01Madras High Court ruled against halting 'Dhurandhar 2' screenings in Tamil Nadu.
- 02Petitioner argued the film violated the Model Code of Conduct during elections.
- 03Court stated no law bars film releases during the Model Code of Conduct period.
- 04The film was certified by the Central Board of Film Certification without challenge.
- 05Concerns about the film's content were noted, but not legally actionable.
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On Friday, the Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu, India, rejected two writ petitions that sought to stop the screening of 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' due to concerns regarding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of the Assembly elections. The court, led by Chief Justice S. A. Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, stated that there is no legal prohibition against releasing films during the MCC period. The petitioner, D. Rakesh from Madurai, argued that the film could influence voters by showcasing the ruling party's achievements. However, the judges pointed out that the film's certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was not challenged, which limited their ability to intervene. They emphasized that the MCC does not impose restrictions on film releases. The court will issue a detailed order later, but for now, the screening of 'Dhurandhar 2' will continue as planned.
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The ruling allows the film to be screened during a politically sensitive period, potentially influencing voter perceptions.
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