In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has declined to issue an order to stop the streaming of the Netflix documentary “To Kill a Tiger,” which delves into the gang rape of a 13-year-old girl. The court’s decision came despite a petition from Tulir Charitable Trust, which sought to halt the film and take action against its director, Nisha Pahuja, and Netflix for alleged violations of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POSCO).
The documentary, which has been available on Netflix since March 10, explores the traumatic experience of the young survivor. The Trust’s petition argues that the documentary discloses the minor’s identity and claims that the consent obtained was problematic, as filming began when the victim was a minor and consent was only given years later when she turned adult.
A bench consisting of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela addressed the matter on Thursday. The court noted that the documentary had been available for public viewing for several months and determined that no immediate interim order was warranted. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 8 and issued a notice to Netflix regarding the petition.
Netflix’s legal representatives contended that the platform had secured the necessary consent from the victim’s parents at the time of filming, and the victim was an adult when the documentary was released. They emphasized that the Trust had been aware of the documentary’s release since March.
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