Legal questions behind the row over Satluj movie | Explained
The film 'Satluj' was removed from ZEE5's Indian catalogue following government scrutiny under the IT Act, despite having international availability. The film, which covers sensitive historical events in Punjab, faced significant delays and censorship challenges from the CBFC prior to its digital release.
The story so far: ZEE5 removed the film Satluj from its OTT offerings soon after premiering it. While the filmmakers have said the government ordered the removal, reports have suggested that a Centre-appointed committee is examining the film under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, though no official blocking order has been made public.
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