Madras High Court Dismisses Plea to Ban 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' During Tamil Nadu Elections
Madras High Court junks plea to ban ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ in Tamil Nadu during elections
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The Madras High Court dismissed two public interest litigation petitions aimed at banning the screening of the film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' in Tamil Nadu until the assembly election results are declared. The court noted that the petitioners did not challenge the film's certification or specify objectionable content.
- 01The Madras High Court ruled against banning the film during elections.
- 02Petitioners failed to challenge the film's certification from the CBFC.
- 03No specific objectionable content was highlighted by the petitioners.
- 04The ruling emphasizes the importance of film certification processes.
- 05The decision was made by the Chief Justice and a Justice of the First Division Bench.
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On April 10, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed two public interest litigation petitions that sought to prevent the screening of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' starring Ranveer Singh, in Tamil Nadu until the results of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were announced. The court, led by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, stated that the petitioners did not challenge the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate nor did they identify specific portions of the film that could be deemed objectionable. This ruling underscores the court's support for the film certification process and the right to screen films during election periods.
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The court's decision allows for the continued screening of films during election periods, ensuring that entertainment is not disrupted by political activities.
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