Gurdeepinder Singh Dhillon v. Union of India
In the High Court of Punjab & Haryana
CWP 8089/2020
Before Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi
Decided on June 15, 2020

Relevancy of the Case: Writ of mandamus for directing the Central Government to regulate abusive and anti-national content

Statutes & Provisions Involved

• The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 67, 67A, 67B)
• The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 295A)
• The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (Section 4, 6)

Relevant Facts of the Case

• The above-mentioned charges were filed against the writers, producers, directors and broadcasters of the web series ‘Pataal Lok’.
• The petitioners have approached the High Court under Article 226 to issue a writ of mandamus.
• The petitioner has prayed to direct the Union of India to regulate the illegal, minority oppressive, abusive and anti-national content broadcasted without the approval from any Government Authority.

Final Decision

• The bench adjourned the ongoing case, after noting the acceptance of the notice by the parties.