PIL Filed for Restoration of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' on OTT

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the restoration of Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj' on the ZEE5 OTT platform. The film explores the narrative of the Satluj river and its significance.

9 Jul, 12:20 — 9 Jul, 12:52

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The filing of a Public Interest Litigation highlights a potential issue regarding artistic freedom and content availability on digital platforms. The swift removal of a film after its release, leading to legal action, raises questions about the decision-making processes of streaming services and the factors influencing content distribution.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual47d ago

PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court for restoring Satluj on OTT

A Public Interest Litigation seeks the restoration of Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj' on ZEE5. The film was removed from the streaming platform within two days of its release. This action is being challenged as a violation of freedom of speech and expression rights. The petition questions the lack of public justification for the film's removal. Authorities have formed a committee to examine the issue while reasons remain undisclosed.

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indian-expressMostly Factual47d ago