Mumbai Lawyer Files Formal Complaint Seeking Immediate Ban on Controversial Song
A legal advocate based in Mumbai has formally approached the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a request for an urgent and immediate prohibition on the recently released song titled "Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke". The complaint, as reported by news agency ANI, alleges that the song's lyrical content and accompanying visual presentation are explicitly obscene and potentially harmful, particularly posing a risk to underage viewers and minors who might access the content online.
Details of the Legal Complaint and Allegations
The formal grievance was officially submitted by advocate Vineet Jindal, who is calling for prompt legal measures against the musical track, which prominently features popular actors Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. In a significant move, the complaint documentation has also been formally marked and forwarded to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for their review and necessary intervention.
According to the detailed allegations put forth in the complaint, the song, which is currently available for streaming on YouTube and is being widely shared across various social media platforms, contains what are described as "highly vulgar, sexually suggestive, and obscene expressions". The complainant further contends that the overall picturization and specific dance sequences within the video are provocative in nature and actively contribute to the promotion of vulgarity, thereby disturbing established norms of public decency and morality.
Specific Concerns Regarding Minors and Legal Provisions
The legal document highlights that certain lyrics within the song are explicitly objectionable and inappropriate for general public consumption. This concern is amplified by the easy accessibility of the content to children and teenagers through digital platforms. Advocate Jindal has raised serious apprehensions that such freely available online material exposes minors to content that is not age-appropriate, potentially impacting their psychological and social development.
The complaint meticulously identifies key individuals associated with the creation and production of the song, including:
- Lyricist Raqeeb Alam
- Director Prem
- Music Composer Arjun Janya
- Singer Mangli
From a strict legal perspective, the complainant asserts that the publication and widespread circulation of the song may attract penal provisions under several key legislations:
- Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (pertaining to obscene acts and songs)
- Relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
- Specific sections of the Information Technology Act concerning online content regulation
Additional Legal Action and Final Demands
It has also been disclosed that a separate criminal complaint regarding the song has already been lodged with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell, indicating a multi-pronged legal approach to address the issue. In his concluding remarks, the complainant has urgently appealed to the concerned authorities to:
- Impose an immediate ban on the song
- Ensure its complete removal from all digital and streaming platforms
- Take necessary steps to safeguard public decency
- Implement measures to protect minors from exposure to allegedly obscene content
The case highlights ongoing tensions between creative expression, digital content dissemination, and regulatory frameworks designed to protect vulnerable audiences, particularly in the context of India's evolving media landscape.
