Sudhir Kumar V. Union Of India & Ors.

In restraining Al Jazeera news channel from telecasting/broadcasting the film “India…Who lit the Fuse?” on socio-religious grounds, it was held that the reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression in relation to films, are couched in safeguards provided in various legislative enactments. MIB was directed to ensure that the film is not telecast unless necessary certification for the film in keeping with such safeguards, is obtained.