Badi community demands ban on screening of Lalibazar [Photo Feature]
Summary
Nepal's Badi community demands a ban on the screening of the film Lalibazar, alleging it defames and misrepresents them despite court clearance for its release.
Key Points
- Representatives of Nepal’s Badi community demand halt to screening of Lalibazar for defamation and misrepresentation.
- Roshani Nepali filed a writ petition alleging the film insults the Badi community.
- Patan High Court initially paused the film’s screening via interim order.
- Court later cleared the way for the release on May 5, but protests continue.
