The Gujarat High Court lifts the stay on Junaid Khan's debut film 'Maharaj,' allowing its Netflix release after resolving legal issues concerning potential defamation and communal tension.
‘Maharaj’, a Netflix film about journalist Karsandas Mulji praised by Modi, has been stayed by the Gujarat High Court. Mulji's life and a landmark libel case are central to the film, sparking legal controversy.
Amir Khan's son, Junaid Khan's debut film 'Maharaj' encounters legal hurdle as Gujarat High Court issues stay order amidst controversy over its potential to provoke unrest. Netflix and YRF yet to comment.
The high court also slammed the Rajkot Municipal Corporation and asked if it was sleeping for the last two and half years.
The high court will hear the matter on Monday and is likely to pass and order on the state's game zones.
A day before the incident, the Gujarat High Court had sought clarification from the state government on which law accused were flogged by the police.
The BJP MP and his father have been charged with abetment to suicide and intimidation under relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). But they have not been arrested as yet.
The Surat sessions court had on April 20 rejected Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in the 2019 criminal defamation case.
The Registrar’s complaint to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate said that Kejriwal’s comments were intended to damage the reputation of the Gujarat University.
Kejriwal said, "The Gujarat High Court order has further intensified the mystery around the educational qualification of PM Modi."
