A recent plea to ban Indian visas for Pakistani artists, filed by cine worker Faaiz Anwar Qureshi, faced rejection from the Bombay High Court last month. The case reached the Supreme Court, which delivered its verdict on Tuesday.
Key Development
The Supreme Court dismissed the plea and advised the petitioner against being “narrow-minded.”
Bombay High Court’s Rejection
Qureshi’s initial move to the Bombay High Court resulted in the rejection of his plea, prompting him to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Petitioner’s Request
In his plea, Qureshi sought a directive to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The request was to issue statutory notifications for banning Indian citizens or firms from engaging with Pakistani artists, including cine workers, singers, musicians, lyricists, and technicians.
Supreme Court’s Response
The Supreme Court not only dismissed the plea but also provided advice, urging the petitioner to avoid a “narrow-minded” approach.
This legal development underscores the importance of diplomatic considerations in cultural exchange, as the judiciary rejects the notion of banning visas for Pakistani artists in India.
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