Overview
- Shah Bano’s daughter Siddiqua Begum has petitioned the Madhya Pradesh High Court to stay the release, alleging unauthorized depiction, distortion of facts, and hurt religious sentiments.
- The court conducted an initial hearing, asked the producers to file the on-screen disclaimer, and adjourned the matter for further proceedings set for Tuesday.
- The producers cite a CBFC certificate and a disclaimer stating the film is a fictional work inspired by the 1985 Supreme Court judgment and Jigna Vora’s book.
- Prior to the petition, legal notices were served to the makers and the CBFC seeking restraint on publication, promotion, and release over privacy and defamation concerns.
- Family members say the teaser misleads viewers about real events, while the producers’ lawyer has challenged the petitioner’s standing and stressed the film’s fictionalization.