https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308839 The court held that the States of Gujarat and Rajasthan's notifications/orders prohibiting the film "Padmavat" exhibition were illegal. It emphasized the CBFC's authority in certifying films and stated that once certified, States cannot ban exhibition without concrete evidence of law and order issues. The court recognized the film's right to freedom of speech and expression, granting interim relief by staying the orders and directing States to ensure law and order during the exhibition. The case was scheduled for final disposal with instructions for completing pleadings. en-us Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:09:19 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308839 The court held that the States of Gujarat and Rajasthan's notifications/orders prohibiting the film "Padmavat" exhibition were illegal. It emphasized the CBFC's authority in certifying films and stated that once certified, States cannot ban exhibition without concrete evidence of law and order issues. The court recognized the film's right to freedom of speech and expression, granting interim relief by staying the orders and directing States to ensure law and order during the exhibition. The case was scheduled for final disposal with instructions for completing pleadings. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308839