Centre committee justifies 'Satluj' ban, citing threat to sovereignty under IT Act
Banning a film based on human rights activism raises concerns about suppression of dissent.
A committee set up by the Centre recommended that the ban on Diljit Dosanjh-starrer film 'Satluj' remain in place, citing concerns over India's sovereignty and integrity. The film was pulled from ZEE5 after its release due to security issues and depicts human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra’s work. The committee noted the narrative is unbalanced, justifying the ban under Section 69A of the IT Act.
14 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
ZEE5 removed the film Satluj from its India catalogue after its premiere, prompting a government investigation into its removal.
— Al Jazeera
India's censor board banned the film "Satluj" due to national security concerns, despite its initial theatrical release and subsequent online availability.
— NDTV
The controversy surrounding the film "Satluj" has prompted political parties in Punjab to adopt guarded stances on human rights violations, reflecting electoral pressures.
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