Supreme Court Disposes Plea Against Netflix Film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' After Director Agrees To Change Name

The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a petition filed against the Netflix movie 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after its director, Neeraj Pandey, informed by way of an affidavit that the objectionable title will be changed.The director further stated that the new title has not been finalised yet. The petition was filed on the ground that the film's title was derogatory towards the entire Brahmin community.Last week, the Court had also expressed its reservations with the film's title, asking why should a section of society be denigrated. The bench had asked the director to inform the stance on the new title.Taking note of the affidavit filed by Pandey, a bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan today disposed of the petition. The bench also made an appeal to everyone to put a quietus to the controversy.The film, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is slated to stream on Netflix. The title and associated promotional campaign drew criticism shortly after its announcement.The controversy first reached the courts earlier this month after a writ petition was filed in the Delhi High Court opposing the title and the content. That plea alleged that the title amounts to collective defamation, stereotyping, and vilification of an entire religious and social community, and would cause irreversible harm to the dignity and reputation of Acharyas and the Brahmin community at large.The Delhi High Court disposed of that writ petition noting that the producers have decided to change the title of the film to an alternate title which more accurately reflects the film's narrative and intent.Also from the judgment - No One Can Denigrate Any Community By Speeches Or Art; Ministers Must Not Target Any Community: Supreme CourtCase : Atul Mishra v Union of IndiaCitation : 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 193Click here to read the judgment

Supreme Court Disposes Plea Against Netflix Film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' After Director Agrees To Change Name

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