Man claims he's Bahadur Shah Zafar’s descendant, files plea against Indian film

DELHI: A man in India Prince Yakub Habeeb ud din has come forth claiming that he is Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar's descendant, and plead before Delhi High Court to stop the release of movie ‘Ram Ki Janbhoomi’.

The man claims to be the last descendant of the last Mughal emperor, filed a petition to stop the release of movie as it is an ‘personal attack’ on him and his royal family. 

He also argued that some scenes of the film would also create a communal riots in the country which can also affect the integrity and sovereignty of country according to him.

On Wednesday, Delhi High Court observed the hearing under: “People have to be tolerant if the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution has to survive” argument. 

The court said that the petitioner didn’t mention which parts of the movie or trailer have defamed him or his family and can be a threat to nation's security as well.

The court asked the petitioner to file a transcript of the objectionable content and listed the matter for a hearing on March 28, 2019.

The movie ‘Ram Ki Janbhoomi’’s makers said, that movie have tried to deal with the issues of Ayodhya, Triple Talaaq, Nikah and Halala issues.

The movie will hit the screens on March 29, 2019.