"Banning Da Vinci Code is against freedom of expression"

"The ban on screening the controversial film "Da Vinci Code" in Tamil Nadu was against the fundamental rights of expression"

"Justice Prabha Sridevan, the counsel for the petitioners said as once an expert body (Censor Board) had allowed the screening of the movie, it was not open to the state to pass an order on May 31 on the ground that it would "disrupt public peace". If this is allowed, the state can sit over the judgement of expert bodies. There is no scope for apprehension of violence or law and order because even before certifying the film, the views of religious leaders were considered", he contended."

I too feel so. When the Indian censor board has approved it, I dont think there is any reason to block it by some group. Why did the group not step up when so many other films came? This is a blockbuster movie, even in countries where the majority are christians. While India is a secular country, impartial to religion, there is no reason for such a movie to be banned - that too by a state over ruling the central censor board.

People should have the freedom to express, freedom to accept or reject what they beleive is right for them. If they dont like it, there is no need to watch. Also there is no point in banning the movie when the original book has been given a green signal. After all India is a democratic country.