SC of Regressive Country: 'No Ban' on Padmavati

For the third time this month, the Supreme Court turned down a request to ban "Padmavati" and said, in a rebuke to Chief Ministers and others who have spoken out against the film, "those holding public offices should not comment on such issues."

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 (Central 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.

"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.

The Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have said they will not allow the movie to release even if it is cleared by the censor board.

Top union ministers have said Mr Bhansali should consult with opponents of the film and historians to arrive at a version that is acceptable to them all.

Filmmakers and artists have said that is a blatant violation of freedom of expression.

Come on... this movie is of national importance. if it is not released, we will be called regressive nation.

The petition was to restrain the producers from releasing the movie abroad which was rumoured to be on the first. It was also to sought a direction for CBFC to file a case against SLB and others for various.National importance film ko ban karna hai , release karna nahin 😆. But in all fairness its not because of national importance but because of the petition. The lawyer stated the film will be released abroad on 1st . Maybe he didn't take back his case when the rumours were cleared. Obviously if the date is 1st december SC has to hear his plea before the date of release not afterwards.