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Delhi High Court closes Lawrence Bishnoi plea over ZEE5 docuseries Lawrence of Punjab
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Published on 27 April 2026
Court said makers cannot move without clearing government advisories
The Delhi High Court has closed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s petition challenging ZEE5’s docuseries Lawrence of Punjab. The move follows an advisory from the central government asking ZEE5 not to release the show. The court said the makers cannot proceed unless those advisories are set aside. Bishnoi’s counsel can still pursue legal action if the series returns in another format.
- Delhi High Court closed Bishnoi’s challenge to ZEE5’s docuseries
- Government advisory to ZEE5 not to release played a key role
- Court said production can’t proceed without clearing those advisories
- Future legal options remain if the show is released differently
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