Delhi HC dismisses the plea seeking ban on the trailer of Anupam Kher’s ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’

‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ has got a relief from the Delhi High Court as it has dismissed the plea regarding the ban on its trailer. As per the news agency ANI, the petitioner who alleges that the film maligns and twists the image of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was asked by the court to go to the division bench.

Single bench of the Delhi High Court refuses to entertain the plea seeking ban on the trailer of the movie ‘The Accidental Prime Minister. Court asks the petitioner to go to the division bench.

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2019

‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is based on the book by the same name by author Sanjaya Baru. The biopic is based on the life of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was India’s PM from 2004-2014.  The character of former PM is played by Anupam Kher and Baru’s character is portrayed by Akshaye Khanna.

The petitioner, in his petition, had said that the trailer was jeopardising foreign relations with other countries and affecting the “sovereignty and integrity of India.” It was also alleged to be a violation of Rule 38 of the Cinematography Act.

The biopic has been involved in many controversies and certain people are calling it a propaganda film. The trailer of the ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ has received mixed opinions. The film chronicles the journey of Manmohan Singh during his 10 years as India’s PM.

As of now, the film is scheduled to release on January 11, 2019.

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