Nipun Malhotra vs Sony Pictures Films India Private ...

insc-2024-465 Supreme Court of India 8 July 2024 • Civil Appeal No. 7230 of 2024; Special Leave Petition (C) No. 5239 of 2024 • 46 min read

Judges (3)

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud Delivered J.B. Pardiwala Coram Manoj Misra Coram

Parties (2)

Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited Respondent Nipun Malhotra Petitioner

Case Significance

Nipun Malhotra vs Sony Pictures Films India Private ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated July 8, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-465). Disability rights activist Nipun Malhotra challenged the portrayal of persons with disabilities in the film 'Aankh Micholi' by Sony Pictures, alleging it violated the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The three-judge bench headed by the CJI examined the intersection of freedom of expression, disability rights, and dignity. The Court laid down guidelines for respectful representation of persons with disabilities in media and entertainment. The bench comprised Justices Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud.

Summary

Disability rights activist Nipun Malhotra challenged the portrayal of persons with disabilities in the film 'Aankh Micholi' by Sony Pictures, alleging it violated the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The three-judge bench headed by the CJI examined the intersection of freedom of expression, disability rights, and dignity. The Court laid down guidelines for respectful representation of persons with disabilities in media and entertainment.

What was the outcome of Nipun Malhotra vs Sony Pictures Films India Private ...?

Disability rights activist Nipun Malhotra challenged the portrayal of persons with disabilities in the film 'Aankh Micholi' by Sony Pictures, alleging it violated the Rights of Persons with Disabiliti...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-465)