Delhi High Court refuses to hear immediately on ‘The Taj Story’

This petition was filed by Delhi’s senior advocate Shakeel Abbas, in which the film’s producer, director and actor Paresh Rawal has been made a party. The petitioner had also made the Central Government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as parties. The petitioner claims that the film misrepresents the Taj Mahal and historical information related to it, which may spread confusion among the public and create religious and communal tension.

Mention of ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘The Bengal Files’
The petition also said that the previous films of the film making team had been promoting political views. As an example, the petitioner mentioned ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘The Bengal Files’, which have been controversial and politically sensitive in the past.

Allegation of misrepresentation of historical facts
Shakeel Abbas argued that ‘The Taj Story’ is also being made with the same objectives and history has been distorted in it. Citing the trailer of the film, the petition said that many historical facts have been wrongly portrayed in the trailer.

what is the demand
The petitioner said that the CBFC did not responsibly examine the trailer and the content of the film, which could create confusion among the public. The petitioner had asked the court to re-examine the certification of the film. Apart from this, it was also said that a clear disclaimer (caution notice) should be added to the film and if necessary, some objectionable scenes should be removed. However, Delhi High Court has refused to hear it immediately.