No Thug Life Moment for Film Releases
Relevance :
Class 10 – Democratic Politics
Topics: Rights and freedom, Judiciary, Rule of law.
Topics: Rights and freedom, Judiciary, Rule of law.
Class 11 – Political Theory
Topics: Freedom, Liberty, State vs Individual rights.
Topics: Freedom, Liberty, State vs Individual rights.
Class 12 – Indian Constitution & Politics
1. What Happened?
Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life faced protests in Karnataka.
Pro-Kannada groups were angry over Haasan's comment that Kannada came from Tamil.
Kannada scholars say Kannada and Tamil are sister languages, not one from the other.
2. What Did the Supreme Court Say?
Mob can’t decide if a certified film should be shown.
The Court supported free speech and ruled that only law matters, not public threats.
Criticized Karnataka High Court for suggesting Haasan should have apologized.
Said: Courts can’t demand apologies for personal opinions.
3. Why This Matters?
Filmmakers often face threats for showing history or identity issues.
Example: Padmaavat (2018) was attacked by groups over caste and identity.
People can choose not to watch a film, but can’t stop others from watching.
4. Key Message
If a film is cleared by the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), it must be allowed.
Stopping it is a violation of the artist’s rights and freedom of expression.
The rule of law must be followed, not mob pressure.
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