Bombay HC refuses to suspend the exhibition of a film based on the Malegaon bomb blast

The filmmakers have claimed that the film is a work of fiction
The petition was filed by Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, one of the accused in the case

Mumbai – The Bombay High Court has refused to stay the screening of the film Match Fixing: The Nation at Stake, which is based on the 2008 Malegaon blast. The court ruled that the film is fictional in nature and cannot be banned. A bench comprising Justice B.P. Kulabawala and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan dismissed the plea filed by Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, one of the accused in the case. The court’s decision clears the way for the release of the film on November 15^th . Purohit had sought a stay on the film’s screening, arguing that it might prejudice the ongoing legal proceedings related to the Malegaon blast case. However, the court allowed the film’s release, emphasizing that it is a work of fiction.

Purohit’s lawyer argued that the film deals with the issue of saffron terrorism and claimed that it tarnished his client’s image.

In response, the producer of the film stated that a disclaimer would be shown at the beginning of the film, clarifying that the movie is based on fictional events and characters. The disclaimer would also emphasize that the film has no connection with any living or deceased individuals, thereby distancing itself from any real-life persons or events.

The movie Match Fixing – The Nation at Stake is produced by Pallavi Gurjar and directed by Kedar Gaikwad. The film features performances by Vineet Kumar Singh, Manoj Joshi, Kishore Kadam, Rai Arjun, and others.