Supreme Court of India · 2024-07-08
Nipun Malhotra vs Sony Pictures Films India Private ...
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 465
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Nipun Malhotra
- Respondent
- Sony Pictures Films India Private ...
- Author
- Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
- Bench
- Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the portrayal of persons with disabilities in the film 'Aankh Micholi', emphasizing the violation of rights under Article 19(1)(a) and the Cinematograph Act, 1952, as well as the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The Court held that the Central Board of Film Certification must adhere to statutory duties and include experts on disability in its advisory panel to ensure accurate representation. The appeal was allowed, and directions were issued for compliance with the statutory framework to protect the dignity of marginalized groups.