Director General,Directorate General ... vs Anand Patwardhan & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the refusal of Doordarshan to telecast the documentary 'Father, Son and Holy War', which was certified by the Censor Board. The Court held that the refusal violated the filmmaker's right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. The Court directed Doordarshan to telecast the documentary, emphasizing that the content should not be suppressed merely due to its critical perspective on social issues.