SC to Consider Challenge Against Centre's Ban on BBC Documentary on PM Modi
30-Jan-2023 | Article by Legal White Official
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a plea challenging the Centre's decision to ban a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Challenge to Centre's Ban
The petition was filed by a Delhi-based lawyer, who claimed that the ban was a violation of the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution of India.
The petitioner argued that the Centre's decision to ban the documentary was arbitrary and unjustified, and that it should be struck down as unconstitutional.
Implications of the Ban
The ban on the BBC documentary has sparked controversy and debates on the freedom of speech and expression in India.
It has also raised questions about the government's ability to censor media and restrict the flow of information in the country.
The Supreme Court's decision to hear the plea challenging the Centre's ban on the BBC documentary is significant, as Supreme Court panel already said there was insufficient evidence to prosecute PM Modi.
In 2012, Modi was cleared of complicity in the violence by Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Supreme Court of India.
