India Today journalist live tweets Udta Punjab court hearing

Udta Punjab hearing begins in the Bombay High Court. Here are the courts observations so far:Dharmadhikari: What is the need to distrust them so much? 2/2— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016CBFC says final certificate will be issued only after verification of modification. Dharmadhikari: This reflects bureaucratic mindset! 1/2— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Verdict: Court directs CBFC to certify Udta Punjab 'A' with just cut no. 9 and disclaimers. CBFC directed to issue certificate in two days.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Cut 9 (the rockstar urinating) justified. Much material for filmmakers to drive home their point even without this scene.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Extreme responses will not just curb but kill creativity.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Cut no. 10 about zamneen banjar does not suggest anything about the state. Punjab is a land of warriors,they are not that sensitive.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: A scratching Sardar does not show the community in bad light— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge says cuts 3 & 4 justified. Cuts 5 & 6 shot down. 7 is a passing shot and not vulgar.8 does not encourage drugs pic.twitter.com/bTKedLnENS— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: No blanket ban on Udta Punjab— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Word censor not found in the act. The board is empowered to make cuts but they should be consistent with constitutional guarantee.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: By referring to Punjab sovereignty of India is not affected.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: The title contains the word Punjab. So there is no need to delete scene of a sign board showing Punjab.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge's observation: It is not for anyone to interfere on how makers show the issue unless and until the creative freedom is totally abused— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge's observation: Attempt is not not to discourage making of films. Board has to ensure drugs not glamorised. We just have to see to this— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge's observations: Creative freedom envisages presentation and choice of words.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016(Judge reading out Udta Punjab's team's submissions, please note!)— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: It is the freedom of creative artists to offend and they should be allowed to offend.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Mere references, signboards of Punjab etc do not affect sovereignty and integrity of India.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Decision to remove Punjab violates guidelines. Certification should enable social change.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Petitioners say enormous procedural delay considering release on 17th.5 cr spent on promotions &24 cr expense leading up to release— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Petitioner (Udta Punjab team)asked for an A certificate. Petitioner says there was no need to send film to the revising committee.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge: Larger question is going to the root of Article 19.Udta Punjab deals with drug problem in the state. CBFC certifies film accordingly.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Judge dictating the submissions made so far by the CBFC and Udta Punjab team.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016Udta Punjab hearing begins in the Bombay High Court. Order expected shortly.— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 13, 2016 Also read: Udta Punjab: Indian film censorship has hit an all-time low