On Monday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court approved the release of the ZEE5 docuseries 'Lawrence of Punjab', provided that the words 'Lawrence' and 'Punjab' are removed from the title. This ruling came during a hearing concerning the streaming platform's challenge against a government advisory issued on April 24 that sought to prevent the series' release. The creators of the docuseries argued that it is based on publicly available information, including media reports and expert commentary, and does not promote criminal behavior. In contrast, the Punjab government maintained that the series glorifies gangster culture, specifically that of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The court, led by Justice Jagmohan Bansal, noted that he had viewed the series and found it did not glorify any individual. The detailed order regarding the ruling is still pending. The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had previously advised caution for OTT platforms regarding content that could incite violence or disrupt public order, particularly concerning portrayals of gangsters and criminals.