Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand on Revealing Minor Rape Survivor's Identity in Netflix Doc

The Delhi High Court has requested the Centre's response to a petition against filmmaker Nisha Pahuja and Netflix. The plea alleges that a documentary revealed the identity of a minor rape survivor, breaching the law. The film, set in Jharkhand, was nominated for the Best Documentary Feature at the 96th Academy Awards.

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court requested the Centre's stance on a petition seeking action against filmmaker Nisha Pahuja and streaming giant Netflix. The plea accuses them of violating the law by disclosing the identity of a minor gang rape survivor in the documentary film 'To Kill A Tiger.'

Set in a Jharkhand village, 'To Kill A Tiger' documents a man's quest for justice for his 13-year-old daughter, a rape survivor. The film was an Academy Award nominee in the 'Best Documentary Feature' category this year.

A bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, alongside Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, issued notices to the Centre, Pahuja, and Netflix in response to a petition filed by 'Tulir Charitable Trust.' Although refusing to halt the film's streaming, the court acknowledged its wide availability to the public since March, urging a filing of replies.