‘Chhapaak’ Makers Challenge Order Asking Them To Give Credit To Victim’s Lawyer
Bhat was the legal representative of Lakshmi Aggarwal, on which the film is based
Mumbai: Meghana Gulzar, director ‘Chhapaak‘ and Fox Star Studios has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court, challenging the lower court order to give due credit to lawyer Aparna Bhat.
Bhat was the legal representative of Lakshmi Aggarwal, on which the film is based.
A Delhi court yesterday ordered the filmmaker Meghna Gulzar to give due credit to lawyer Aparna Bhat, who fought a criminal case for the Acid Survivor, whose life the film is based on.
The court had also issued summons to the filmmakers and producers to settle the issues and listed the matter for further hearing for 14 February.
Bhat had filed a petition before the Patiala House Court in Delhi, seeking a stay on the film’s release.
The court considered that the petitioner’s contribution “should be accepted as it provided the support of legal documents in the form of consultation, inputs, and documents as required”.
Also Read: Special Screening Of ‘Chhapaak’ For Acid Attack Survivors By Punjab Govt In Zirakpur
Today, the movie which is making a splash in theatres is based on the life of Lakshmi. In 2005, at the age of 15, she was allegedly attacked by an alleged boyfriend.
Lakshmi had to undergo several surgeries. Later, he worked to help other acid attack Survivors and promote campaigns to prevent such horrific attacks.
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