The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition aiming to block the release of the movie ‘Yadav Ji Ki Love Story’, stating that the title does not cast the Yadav community in a negative light. Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan dismissed the writ petition, emphasizing that mere concerns about community reputation do not make a film unconstitutional. The court noted that the film’s title does not include any words that negatively portray the Yadav community.
Clarifying its stance on a previous film controversy involving “Ghooskhor Pandat”, the Supreme Court highlighted the distinction, stating that the term “ghooskhor” carried a negative connotation unlike the current case. In this instance, the court found no negative implications attached to the Yadav community in the film’s title. The petition, filed by advocate Makardhvaj Yadav, expressed concerns that the use of the caste identifier in the film’s title could perpetuate stereotypes and disrupt social harmony.
The plea argued that despite being a fictional romantic drama, the film’s title and themes might contribute to social divisions in the current socio-political environment. Urging immediate action before the film’s nationwide release, the petition sought an interim stay from the top court to prevent potential harm to community dignity. The proposed film had reportedly sparked protests and demonstrations in various parts of the country.
