The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking a ban or regulation of the recently released Tamil film Karuppu (Veerabhadrudu), starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan and directed by RJ Balaji, over allegations that it portrayed the Indian judiciary in a negative light.
The case was heard by the vacation bench comprising Justices GR Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan. During the hearing, the judges orally observed that India is a free country where individuals have the right to express their views. They further noted that issues such as unethical practices within the legal system require broader introspection before dismissing the plea.
The petition was filed by advocate RS Tamilvendan from Kodambakkam, who argued that the Indian judiciary is an independent and unified institution. He claimed that the film damaged the image of courts, judges, advocates, and the Constitution. He specifically objected to a scene showing a judge allegedly involved in bribery and drug use, stating that such portrayals could erode public confidence in the justice system.
Tamilvendan also mentioned that he had submitted representations to the Home Department, the Information and Public Relations Department, and the CBFC chief executive, but alleged that no action was taken, which led him to approach the High Court. The court, however, dismissed the plea, allowing the film’s release and viewing to continue without restrictions.
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