New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday made it clear that the Netflix film earlier titled "Ghooskhor Pandat" will not be permitted to be released unless its makers place on record, by way of an affidavit, the new title -- and ensure that it does not denigrate any section of society.

"Freedom of expression is one thing. That doesn't give licence to denigrate anybody," observed the court, warning that if the fresh name is likely to target or demean a particular class or community, the release will not be allowed.

The bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a public interest petition filed by Atul Mishra, who objected to the title on the ground that it defamed and stereotyped the Brahmin community. At the ...