Putting a Stay on ‘Udaipur Files’ Absolutely Wrong: SC Lawyer
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has put a stay on the release of the movie ‘Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder’, which is a documentary film based on the gruesome murder of a tailor in Udaipur. However, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, a Supreme Court lawyer who represents the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi case, has strongly condemned this decision, terming it “absolutely wrong”.
According to Jain, the stay imposed by the Delhi HC is a “total violation of set mandates of law so far”. He believes that in a democratic setup, a pre-publication ban is considered an extreme step and should not be taken lightly.
The movie ‘Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder’ is a documentary film that explores the murder of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor who was killed by two Mohammad Zubair and Ghouse Mohammad, who claimed that they were acting on the orders of the Islamic State. The film aims to raise awareness about the growing threat of terrorism and the need for unity and collective action to combat it.
The Delhi HC’s stay on the release of the movie has sparked widespread outrage and criticism, with many calling it an attack on freedom of speech and expression. The stay order has also been seen as an attempt to suppress the truth and hide the reality of the growing threat of terrorism in the country.
Advocate Jain’s comments on the stay order are in line with the sentiments of many who believe that the Delhi HC’s decision is an infringement on the fundamental rights of citizens. He has argued that the stay order is not based on any concrete evidence or credible reports of the movie being defamatory or harmful to anyone.
“The stay order is a clear abuse of power by the court,” said Jain. “It’s a political decision, not a legal one. The court has no jurisdiction to decide what kind of content should be allowed or not allowed. It’s the role of the censor board or the government to regulate content, not the courts.”
Jain’s comments have been echoed by many others who have expressed their outrage and disappointment at the Delhi HC’s decision. Many have taken to social media to express their support for the movie and condemn the stay order.
The controversy surrounding the movie is not new. The film’s director, Sanjay Dixit, had faced opposition and threats from some quarters for making the film. Dixit had claimed that he received threats and hate messages from some individuals who opposed the film’s release.
The stay order has also been seen as an attempt to suppress the truth and hide the reality of the growing threat of terrorism in the country. The murder of Kanhaiya Lal was a brutal and gruesome act that shocked the nation and raised concerns about the spread of terrorism.
In a democratic setup, it is essential to have a free and open discussion about issues that affect society. Suppressing the truth or hiding the reality of a growing threat can only lead to more harm and chaos.
The Supreme Court lawyer’s comments on the stay order are a reminder that the courts should not be used as a tool to suppress freedom of speech and expression. It is the role of the courts to ensure that the fundamental rights of citizens are protected and not to act as a censor board.
In conclusion, the stay order imposed by the Delhi HC on the release of the movie ‘Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder’ is a clear abuse of power and an infringement on the fundamental rights of citizens. It is essential to have a free and open discussion about issues that affect society, and the courts should not be used as a tool to suppress freedom of speech and expression.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1944293429619376134
