Supreme Court Seeks Clarification from Netflix and Neeraj Pandey on ‘Ghoshkhore Pandit’ Title

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought clarification from Netflix and filmmaker Neeraj Pandey regarding the ‘Ghoshkhore Pandit’ title, directing them to inform the court about the new name they propose. The court spoke bluntly, stating such titles are often chosen for publicity to stir controversy. This remark came during the hearing, with the bench emphasizing a clear response within hours.BackgroundA petition challenged the film’s title as defamatory and communally offensive, seeking to halt its Netflix release. The Delhi High Court had earlier noted Netflix’s agreement to change the title and remove promotional material, closing the matter there. The Supreme Court took a firm stance, criticizing the title for potentially tarnishing a community and demanding an affidavit confirming no intent to defame.