Contempt plea against Chhapaak makers in Delhi HC

By - IANS

JANUARY 22,2020

Lawyer Aparna Bhat has filed contempt petition in Delhi High Court against makers of the film 39Chhapaak39 and actress Deepika Padukone for not giving due credit to her in spite of the court order.The plea has sought initiation of contempt proceedings against the makers of the film for non-compliance of the High Court order directing respondents to give due credit to the lawyer Bhat for her contribution in the making of the film.Bhat represented Laxmi, the acid attack victim on whose life the movie 39chhapaak39 is based.Speaking to IANS over phone, Bhat said, "I have filed this petition as the makers have not included the credits in the copy of the film which is being screened internationally."However, she said that due credits were given to her in the movie which is screening in India.