The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to look at allegations that Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, could have violated provisions of the Official Secrets Act by allegedly revealing sensitive operational details linked to India’s armed forces.
Dhurandhar The Revenge lands in legal trouble over alleged disclosure of defence details; Delhi HC asks government and CBFC to take informed decision
The matter got here 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.
In accordance with the plea, the film allegedly depicts operational locations and characters inspired by senior officials and deceased servicemen in a way that might not be within 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).
Through the hearing, the Court acknowledged that the film could also be a fictional and entertainment-driven work, but observed that the problems raised within the petition couldn’t be dismissed outright. “Even when the movie is a piece 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 disclosure of defence-related operational details and military tactics deserved careful consideration by the concerned authorities. “The censor board must have some guidelines. We’ll only direct you to contemplate his representation and take an informed decision,” the Court stated through the proceedings.
Fairly than issuing direct restrictions on the film, the High Court disposed of the plea by directing the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the CBFC to treat the petition itself as a proper representation and take an appropriate decision on the problems raised.
“Having regard to the character of issue and concerns raised within the petition, we’re of the opinion that the concerns raised by the petitioner must be considered and addressed appropriately. We eliminate the writ petition with direction to MIB and CBFC to contemplate all the writ petition as a representation and take an appropriate decision on the problem raised therein,” the Court ordered.
Dhurandhar The Revenge has already been within the highlight resulting from growing buzz around Ranveer Singh’s role and the film’s high-scale motion narrative. Nonetheless, the newest legal development has now added one other layer of attention to the project, particularly across the depiction of defence and intelligence-related themes in mainstream cinema.
The case also reignites the broader debate around creative freedom versus national security concerns in movies inspired by military operations and real-life events. While filmmakers often draw from reality to reinforce authenticity, courts and certification authorities proceed to face the challenge of balancing cinematic storytelling with sensitive national interests.
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