Whenever you go to movie theaters, you must have come across those government-sponsored ads against the use of tobacco featuring Mukesh. In these ads, we are exposed to numerous disturbing images and videos depicting the ill effects of using tobacco.
An interesting piece of news emerged today as a lawyer issued an apology to the high court for a plea he had filed himself. The man had submitted a plea to the court regarding government-sponsored tobacco ads that used to be shown in movie theaters, advocating for their exclusion from both theaters and OTT shows.
While he had his reasons for this plea, stating that the images and videos were too graphic for public display, it sparked a widespread debate. Some agreed, expressing concerns about potential viewer discomfort, while others argued in favor of keeping the ads, questioning their impact on public awareness. The debate extended to social media.
However, the high court dismissed the petition, saying that it seemed to be a “sponsored litigation” and emphasizing that the portrayal of the harsh reality of tobacco products was crucial and such a plea should never have been filed. Two days later, the lawyer, having grasped the court’s perspective, issued an official apology, affirming his stance against such products.
