Injunction against ‘Hasmukh’ would be death knell for satire: Netflix to HC

Online media streaming platform Netflix has opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea seeking injunction on broadcast of its ‘Hasmukh’ web series, saying any such order would be contrary to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution.

Netflix has been restrained from airing its web series Hasmukh for allegedly maligning the image and reputation of lawyers
The plea moved by advocate Ashutosh Dubey alleges that in episode 4 of the web series, lawyers have been referred to as thieves, scoundrels, goons and rapists.

The court had issued notice to Netflix and the show’s producers and director seeking their stand on the suit filed by lawyer Ashutosh Dubey.

It also reserved its order on Dubey’s application seeking interim stay on airing of the series.