In Brief
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Central Board of Film Certification's grant of a certificate to the film 'Indu Sarkar'. The film, which admixes facts and fiction about India's emergency period, was challenged by a petitioner claiming it affected the reputation of historical figures. The Court held that film exhibition is an artistic expression protected within legal parameters. The film carried a clear disclaimer about any resemblance to persons being coincidental, and the CBFC had applied proper certification procedures. The Court found the petition lacked the character of genuine public interest litigation and upheld the right to freedom of artistic expression."
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