Richard Gere and Shilpa Shetty indulged in public display of affection in India causing some self appointed moral police to move the court to restrain them from leaving the country!
The reasons "...advocates pleaded that Gere continuously kissed Shilpa who did not resist which gave the reflection of a planned conspiracy to defame the Indian culture" !
Phew! Does anyone care!
Where were these guardians of Indian culture when a prominent TV channel in India exposed selling of minor girls by their families in Andhra Pradesh early this year? Did they put their energy into starting a crusade to curb female infanticide being openly practiced in some villages in southern part of India? Do these practices preserve our cultural identity in the world? Do these saviors know the dedication Richard Gere has shown for fighting AIDS in India? Above all do they now what Indian culture means?
This law suit reeks of cheap popularity, at best a gimmick in bad taste and at worst a public disservice. It is well known that our judicial system is overwhelmed by large number of cases that lead to justice not only delayed but more often denied. Load the system with such frivolous law suits and you ensure that courts in India get completely gridlocked.
Sean
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