Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Ban On Streaming Of Movie "Why I killed Gandhi"

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the steaming of the movie "Why I killed Gandhi" which is set to release on the OTT platform 'Limelight' on 30th January, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary. 

The writ petition has been filed by Mr. Sikarndar Behl through Advocate Anuj Bhandari. 

According to the petitioner, if the release and exhibition of the said movie is not stopped the same would irreparably tarnish the image of the Father of Nation and would cause public unrest, hatred and disharmony. The movie is aimed at creating communal disharmony, spreading hatred and disturbing peace, the petitioner argues.

The petitioner has sought that the release, publication or exhibition of the movie "Why I Killed Gandhi" and all its associated content be stopped with immediate effect.

Aggrieved by the fact that the movies are being released and exhibited for public viewing on OTT platforms without any restriction, regulation or censure, the Petitioner has also sought effective regulation of the OTT platforms.

The petition has stated that the movie "Why I killed Gandhi"  is an attempt to tarnish the image of Mahatma Gandhi and to glorify his assasing Nathuram Godse.

According to the petitioner, in the movie's 2 minutes 20 seconds' long trailer, an attempt has been made to blame Mahatma Gandhi for the partition of India and atrocities against Hindus in Pakistan and thereby an attempt has been made to justify killing of Mahatma. The petitioner says that the movie has not been cleared by the CBFC and is going for direct OTT release.

Case Title: Sikander Behl vs Union of India