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Madhya Pradesh Court Upholds Artistic Freedom in Film

11/8/2025

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed Siddiqua Begum Khan's petition, daughter of Shah Bano, to block Haq.
The court ruled privacy rights do not extend beyond death.
The film’s disclaimer states it is fictional and does not misrepresent Bano’s life.
The court emphasized artistic freedom allows dramatization based on public records.
The film was released on November 7, 2025, despite the petitioner's claims of defamation and invasion of privacy.

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Story summary

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed Siddiqua Begum Khan's petition, daughter of Shah Bano, to block Haq.
The court ruled privacy rights do not extend beyond death.
The film’s disclaimer states it is fictional and does not misrepresent Bano’s life.
The court emphasized artistic freedom allows dramatization based on public records.
The film was released on November 7, 2025, despite the petitioner's claims of defamation and invasion of privacy.