The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to investigate the allegations. extreme revengeThe Ranveer Singh starrer film may have allegedly violated provisions of the Official Secrets Act by revealing sensitive operational details involving India’s armed forces.
Dhurandhar The Revenge in legal trouble over alleged disclosure of defense details; Delhi HC asked the government and CBFC to take a thoughtful decision
The matter came up before a division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia after a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by Deepak Kumar, a head constable of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The petitioner raised concerns over the content of the film and claimed that certain scenes and references could pose a threat to the security and integrity of the country.
According to the petition, the film depicts operational locations and characters allegedly inspired by senior officers and dead soldiers in a manner which cannot be in the national interest. The petition also alleges Dhurandhar 2 Reveals details related to drugs being worked on by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
During the hearing, the court acknowledged that the film could be a work of fiction and entertainment-oriented, but also said that the issues raised in the petition cannot be dismissed outright. The bench said, “Even though the film is a work of fiction and fantasy and made for the purpose of entertainment, still the impact of the film cannot be denied.”
The Court also said that concerns related to disclosure of defense-related operational details and military strategy should be carefully considered by the authorities concerned. “The Censor Board must have some guidelines. We would only direct you to consider its representation and take an informed decision,” the court said during the proceedings.
Instead of issuing an outright ban on the film, the High Court disposed of the petition by directing the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the CBFC to treat the petition as a formal representation and take an appropriate decision on the issues raised.
“Considering the nature of the issue and concerns raised in the petition, we are of the opinion that the concerns raised by the petitioner need to be appropriately considered and addressed. We dispose of the writ petition with directions to the MIB and CBFC to consider the entire writ petition as a representation and take appropriate decision on the issue raised therein.”
extreme revenge The film is already in the news due to the growing buzz around Ranveer Singh’s role and its high-level action story. However, the latest legal developments have now added another layer of attention to the project, particularly around the portrayal of defense and intelligence-related topics in mainstream cinema.
The case also gave rise to broader debate around creative freedom versus national security concerns in films inspired by military operations and real-life events. While filmmakers often take inspiration from reality to enhance authenticity, courts and certification authorities face the challenge of balancing cinematic storytelling with sensitive national interests.
