Supreme Court of India · 2019-04-11
INDIBILY CREATIVE PVT. LTD. vs GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/8409
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- INDIBILY CREATIVE PVT. LTD.
- Respondent
- GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT GUPTA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court ruled that the actions of the State of West Bengal and Kolkata Police constituted an unlawful obstruction of the petitioners' fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19(1)(a), 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the State cannot act as a 'super-censor' beyond the purview of the Central Board of Film Certification, thereby upholding the right to free expression and artistic freedom. The Court directed the authorities to ensure the film 'Bhobishyoter Bhoot' is allowed for public exhibition without further interference.