The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that ‘Dhurandhar 2’, featuring Ranveer Singh, breached provisions of the Official Secrets Act.
The petition was a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by Deepak Kumar, a Head Constable with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Kumar is currently working at the Force Headquarters of the SSB in RK Puram, New Delhi. Advocate Jagjeet Singh represented him.
A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia heard the matter and asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the CBFC to consider the issue and take a decision on Kumar’s plea.
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What the petition alleged
The petitioner alleged that the film contained depictions of military operations, strategic locations, and characters modelled on senior armed forces officials and deceased servicemen. According to the plea, such portrayals disclosed operational tactics and sensitive defence-related information in a manner that could adversely affect the security, sovereignty, and integrity of the country.
The plea alleged that certain scenes showed operational methods, tactical procedures, and intelligence-related activities in a manner that could affect national security and put undercover agents at risk. The petitioner argued that certain locations and actions in the film were based on real-life military and intelligence operations and depicted too explicitly.
The petition further alleged that the film revealed details related to drugs being worked on by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
According to the petitioner, such portrayals could help hostile agencies identify operational patterns used by Indian forces.
What the Court observed
The court did not dismiss the concerns as baseless. The bench noted that the impact of cinematic depictions involving defence establishments and military operations may extend beyond fictional storytelling. They could reportedly require scrutiny from the regulatory authorities responsible for film certification and public exhibition.
The court also observed that the CBFC may require to evolve or apply appropriate guidelines while examining films involving military operations, defence strategy, or national security concerns.
The bench said: “The censor board should have some guidelines. We will only direct you to consider his representation and take an informed decision.”
No ban ordered
The bench did not issue any stay on the film’s release. Instead, it directed Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and CBFC to treat petition as a representation and take appropriate decision.
The bench disposed of the PIL after directing the authorities to treat the writ petition as a formal representation.
Background
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is a direct sequel to ‘Dhurandhar’, which released in theatres on December 5, 2025. The film revolves around a high-stakes covert counter-terrorism operation aimed at eliminating a Pakistani terrorist network targeting India.
A representation had already been sent on March 23, 2026, to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as well as the CBFC. The court’s order now makes it mandatory for those authorities to act on it.
When the first film came out in 2025, Major Mohit Sharma’s family objected. They said the story mirrored his life and covert operations and that the filmmakers never sought permission or Army approval. The sequel is now facing fresh legal scrutiny on similar grounds.