'Have a thick skin. It is fiction': SC junks plea to ban 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story' film

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea to ban the film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story', emphasizing that fiction should not be taken too seriously. During the hearings, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud questioned whether a narrative involving a Hindu girl marrying a Muslim boy could be construed as harmful to India's social fabric. The court's remarks underscored the principle of artistic freedom and the importance of tolerance towards diverse narratives in cinema. The plea, which argued that the film could incite communal tensions, was rebuffed by the justices, who highlighted the need for a 'thick skin' when engaging with fictional content. This decision reaffirms the judiciary's stance on protecting creative expression while also addressing societal concerns regarding interfaith relationships in contemporary India.