Her lawyers had also agreed that she moved the court very late, but contended that she can't be punished for delay as release of the film could result in causing irreparable damage to her reputation. The court had directed the film's producers to immediately inform their distributors about the injunction on its release.
It had observed that while the release of the movie can be pushed back, "reputation once lost will not come back". Pal's group is actively involved in fighting social injustices against women, at times, adopting unconventional means.
It was formed in 2006 by Pal in UP's Banda district. This region is marked by a deeply patriarchal culture, rigid caste divisions, female illiteracy, domestic violence, child labour, child marriages and dowry demands.
It hit the spotlight by punishing oppressive husbands, fathers and brothers, coming to the aid of women being repeatedly subjected to domestic violence.
