BREAKING: Supreme Court rules in favour of Padmaavat; asks for stay over the film s ban

The Supreme Court s ruling is out and thankfully, it has gone in the favour of Padmaavat. It has put a stay on the notification issued by the four states over banning Padmaavat. Senior advocate Harish Salve fought the case on behalf of Padmaavat makers and he made it clear that banning a film is akin to destroying federal structure and hence a very serious matter. He requested the Central government to pass a direction to the states for a better and an effective step and solution.

The Supreme Court took note of Harish Salve s remarks and stated that creative freedom, freedom of speech and expression can t be can t be curbed, further adding that artistic freedom has to be protected. The Supreme Court bench that heard this plea was comprised of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud. The bench told the states that they are constitutionally obliged to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident during the screening of the film across India. That the film had secured a certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) also worked in the favour of the film.

Padmaavat stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor. It is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and releases on January 25.