The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, may have violated provisions of the Official Secrets Act by allegedly revealing sensitive operational details linked to India’s armed forces.The matter came up before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia after a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by Deepak Kumar, a Head Constable with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The petitioner raised concerns over the film’s content and claimed that certain scenes and references could pose risks to the country’s security and integrity.According to the plea, the film allegedly depicts operational locations and characters inspired by senior officials and deceased servicemen in a manner that may not be in the national interest. The petition further alleged that Dhurandhar 2 reveals details related to drugs being worked on by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).During the hearing, the Court acknowledged that the film may be a fictional and entertainment-driven work, but observed that the issues raised in the petition could not be dismissed outright. “Even if the movie is a work of fiction and imagination and is made for entertainment purposes, the impact of the movie can’t be denied,” the Bench observed.The Court also noted that concerns surrounding the disclosur
Dhurandhar The Revenge lands in legal trouble over alleged disclosure of defence details; Delhi HC asks government and CBFC to take informed decision
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that Dhurandhar T…
