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Ms. Usha wants to file a suit against Bhagya Laxmi Theatre praying for a permanent injunction restraining the theatre from running the film named "Jai Santoshi Maa". Her contention is that the film hurt her religious feelings and sentiments as Goddess Saraswati, Laxmi and Parvati were depicted as jealous and were ridiculed.

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Hurt sentiments alone do not constitute a legal injury unless tied to a recognized enforceable right.
Updated On: Aug 11, 2025
  • She cannot file a suit because injury to religious feelings is not a legally recognized right.
  • She cannot file a suit because the Theatre has a fundamental right to speech and expression.
  • She can file a suit as injury to religious feelings has been legally recognized as a right (injuria sine damnum).
  • It is a case of complete judicial discretion.
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: For a cause of action, the right violated must be a legal right recognized by law.
Step 2: Indian law does not recognize “injury to religious feelings” as a standalone enforceable legal right.
Step 3: Therefore, even if sentiments are hurt, there is no legal basis for a claim unless another recognized right is violated.
Thus, option (a) is correct.
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