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Netflix's 2024 period drama film Maharaj, directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra under YRF Entertainment starring Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan (in his debut) and Jaideep Ahlawat, is based on the Maharaj Libel Case and Saurabh Shah's novel.
Jun 12, 2024 · Netflix’s upcoming period drama ‘Maharaj’ is based on the real-life 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, where journalist Karsandas Mulji exposed the alleged sexual misconduct of a religious leader. Here’s how Karsandas won the sensational trial.
Jul 3, 2024 · Maharaj, starring Jaideep Ahlawat and Junaid Khan, is based on the infamous Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. The film delves into the efforts of social reformer Karsandas Mulji to expose alleged immoral practices within a religious sect, leading to a landmark legal battle that tested the limits of free speech in colonial India.
Jul 1, 2024 · Mulji gained fame and notoriety after he accused a religious leader of sexual impropriety. In response, the accused, Jadunath Maharaj, filed a libel case against Mulji, which played out in dramatic fashion within the confines of the Bombay High Court in 1862.
Jun 14, 2024 · But the film has run into controversy, with a section of users saying the upcoming period drama hurts religious sentiments. Here's all you want to know about the Maharaj Libel Case of 1861.
Jun 17, 2024 · Following the allegations, Maharaj filed a defamation lawsuit against Mulji and the publisher. The Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, which caused quite a controversy and debate in Bombay, became a landmark case in the annals of the Indian judiciary.
Aug 30, 2020 · The Maharaj Libel Case was perhaps one of the last famous cases heard by the Supreme Court of Bombay, before it amalgamated into the present day Bombay High Court on 14th August 1862, established by the Royal Letters Patent under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861.
Jun 25, 2024 · The film depicts the famous Maharaj Libel Case of 1862 and Mulji's fearless efforts as a journalist to expose the corruption and immoral actions of a religious leader. It plays with the themes of religion versus morality as well as justice and journalistic integrity.
Jun 13, 2024 · Here's the true story behind the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, a legal battle between journalist Karsandas Mulji and religious leader Jadunath Maharaj, portrayed in Junaid Khan's...
Jun 2, 2008 · Report of the Maharaj libel case, and of the Bhattia conspiracy case, connected with it by Yadunathaji Vrajaratanaji, maharaj; Bombay (Presidency). Supreme Court; Mulji, Karsondas, 1832-1871; Ranina, N. R
