Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, the Punjab Congress chief, has initiated a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Punjab and Haryana High Court to seek a stay on the release of the docuseries 'Lawrence of Punjab', which is set to premiere on April 27. The petition argues that the series glorifies the life of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is linked to organized crime and has multiple serious criminal cases pending. Warring's lawyer, Nikhil Ghai, contends that the series could adversely affect public order, especially among youth, and emphasizes the absence of pre-certification for over-the-top (OTT) content. The petition calls for stricter regulatory guidelines for such platforms. It argues that the right to freedom of speech is not absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions to maintain public order and morality. The narrative of the docuseries, which dramatizes the life of Bishnoi, risks presenting him as an influential figure, potentially creating an aspirational image for viewers, which could lead to the glorification of unlawful conduct.