Actor Rajkummar Rao recently appeared before the authorities in connection with a case filed in 2017. Regarding the alleged hurting of religious sentiments. This case derived from a promotional poster of his film Behen Hogi Teri, which featured him dressed as Lord Shiva and sitting on a motorbike wearing footwear. The court in Jalandhar did receive Rao on July 28, after which he was granted bail on July 29 and had to surrender in person. The court has canceled the lower arrest warrant. How Fair Was Rajkummar Rao Arrest, Legal Battle? Facts Explained.
Rajkummar Rao’s Fault:
There is a great amount of netizens who want to feel that it’s up to an actor what they do. Because they are in a position of influence on public opinion, they should be careful about what they present in front of their audience.
Makers Fault:
A part of many netizens has, however, supported Rajkummar Rao as it was the fault of makers to conceptualize that disturbing poster. They favor the actor Rajkummar Rao as they have no choice but do anything that makers say after signing the contract.
Yet, for both faults which committed such acts hurting the religious feelings, action should have been taken against both.
Legal Context: The Case Against Him
The FIR was registered under:
An arrest warrant was first issued when Rao failed to comply with a court summons. His attorneys later stated that the summons was sent to an obsolete Gurgaon address where he no longer resided. Once he received the proper notice, he voluntarily turned himself in.
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Analysis: Was the Case Handled Fairly?
The Supreme Court held RAO’s right to artistic expression under certification by keystones for films. However, there is every limit to expression, and each one has his manner of expression – netizens feel all of this.
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