The Supreme Court has strongly reprimanded the makers of the Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandit, accusing them of intentionally promoting hatred in society. While hearing the matter, Justice B.V. Nagarathna made it clear that the court would not permit the release of any content that threatens social harmony and public order.

During the hearing, Justice Nagarathna remarked that the film appeared to deliberately target specific communities, which the court found unacceptable. “You are consciously spreading hatred in society. The court cannot allow this,” she stated, emphasizing that freedom of expression does not grant anyone the right to hurt sentiments or disrupt unity.

The filmmakers’ counsel informed the court that they were willing to change the title of the film. However, the bench expressed concern beyond just the title, noting that the issue involved larger questions of national unity, law and order, and morality. The court questioned how any individual or community could be singled out in such a manner through creative content.

The Supreme Court has directed the filmmakers to file a detailed affidavit by next week, clearly stating whether any changes are being made. The case is scheduled for further hearing on Thursday, February 19. The bench also ordered that all promotional material related to the film be withdrawn immediately and warned that no further adjournments would be granted.

Justice Nagarathna further observed that actions like these harm national harmony and reiterated that creative freedom must be exercised responsibly. The court stressed that such conduct should not be repeated in the future, underlining that the right to free speech comes with corresponding duties and limitations.