Supreme Court freezes screening of movie Hamare Baarah
By : DC Web Desk
Update: 2024-06-13 11:04 GMT
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday froze the screening of the movie 'Hamare Baarah' which was to be released in theaters on Friday (June 14). The apex court citing offensive content in the teaser has suspended the film's release until disposal of the case that is pending before the Bombay High Court.
A Supreme Court vacation bench said, "Today morning we have seen the teaser. It is as such with all those objectionable materials." "Until disposal of the petition before the High Court, screening of the movie in question shall remain suspended," the bench ordered.
The petitioner, who initially filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court contended that the film was violative of the provisions of Cinematograph Act, 1952. He also alleged that the trailer of the movie was derogatory to Islamic faith and married Muslim women in India.
The petitioner later moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court order allowing the release of the now controversial film.
Meanwhile, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) gave the film a U/A certificate.