Supreme Court of India

M/s. Prakash Jha Production and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

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Reported as [2011] 10 S.C.R. 496
Bench Dr. Mukundakam Sharma and Anil R. Dave JJ.
Decided 19 August 2011

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We are of the considered opinion that the present writ petition is required to be partly allowed in terms of the observations made herein.

Judgment, page 10

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Uttar Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1955: s.6(1) - Suspension of exhibition of the film - Certificate issued by Central Board of Film Certification for screening the Film 'Aarakshan' - Order of suspension of exhibition of the film by the State of UP. uls.6(1) on the ground that the exhibition of the film if allowed would cause an adverse effect on the law and order situation in the State - Held: The power vested in s. 6 could be exercised by the State when a film which is being publicly exhibited could cause a breach of peace - Such an extra-ordinary power cannot be exercised with regard

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