Delhi High Court Orders Review of Alleged Sensitive Details in Film

The Delhi High Court has directed the government and film certification authorities to examine allegations that a Bollywood action film may have revealed sensitive details about military and intelligence operations. The court's order came in response to a petition filed by a serving member of the Sashastra Seema Bal, a paramilitary force.

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, argued through his counsel that scenes in "Dhurandhar The Revenge," starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, depict operational methods, tactical procedures, and intelligence-related activities in excessive detail. The plea alleges these portrayals could compromise national security by exposing operational patterns to hostile agencies and putting undercover agents at risk. It further claims the film depicts locations and actions inspired by real-life operations and includes characters modelled after senior officials and deceased servicemen.

The petition contends the film's content may violate provisions of the Official Secrets Act. It also objects to what it describes as the depiction of classified protocols and deep cover identities. The petitioner sought a stay on the film's screening and the...